US3283523A
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Method and apparatus for processing filled containers
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Long Marshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:08
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/20; A23B2/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR FLUSHING CIRCULAR OBJECTS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: URGING SAID OBJECTS ALONG A PATH IN AN UPWARDLY INCLINED DIRECTION BY APPLYING A DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT TO THE LOWERMOST PORTIONS OF SAID OBJECTS ALONG SAID PATH WITH SAID OBJECTS ABUTTING ONE ANOTHER; ENGAGING UPWARDLY EXPOSED PORTIONS OF A PLURALITY OF SAID OBJECTS THROUGHOUT MOVEMENT ONLY ALONG THE LOWER INCREMENT OF SAID PATH; APPLYING A DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT TO THE UPPERMOST PORTIONS OF SAID OBJECTS WHERE SO ENGAGED WHEREBY BOTH THE RATE OF ROTATION OF SAID OBJECTS AND THE UPWARD RATE OF MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH MAY BE ADJUSTED TO DESIRED VALUES; AND FLUSHING SAID OBJECTS WITH FLUID ALONG SAID PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR FLUSHING CIRCULAR OBJECTS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: URGING SAID OBJECTS ALONG A PATH IN AN UPWARDLY INCLINED DIRECTION BY APPLYING A DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT TO THE LOWERMOST PORTIONS OF SAID OBJECTS ALONG SAID PATH WITH SAID OBJECTS ABUTTING ONE ANOTHER; ENGAGING UPWARDLY EXPOSED PORTIONS OF A PLURALITY OF SAID OBJECTS THROUGHOUT MOVEMENT ONLY ALONG THE LOWER INCREMENT OF SAID PATH; APPLYING A DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT TO THE UPPERMOST PORTIONS OF SAID OBJECTS WHERE SO ENGAGED WHEREBY BOTH THE RATE OF ROTATION OF SAID OBJECTS AND THE UPWARD RATE OF MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH MAY BE ADJUSTED TO DESIRED VALUES; AND FLUSHING SAID OBJECTS WITH FLUID ALONG SAID PATH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |