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Foam collection and disposal system
Assignee: Studebaker Worthington Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-28
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1983-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph F Sebald
- 👤 Igor J Karassik
- 👤 Davis Hunt
- 👤 Arthur E Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D21/00; B01D21/24; B01D21/2433; B01D19/00; B01D19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF FOAM FORM THE SURFACE OF A LIQUID COMPRISING: (A) A FORM EVACUATING MEANS HAVING A SUCTION INLET AND AN OUTLET; (B) THE SUCTION INLET SO CONSTURCTED AND ARRANGED THAT THE POSITION THEREOF IS ADJUSTABLE WITH RELATIONSHIP TO THE SURFACE OF THE LIQUID TO DRAW FOAM AND AIR INTO THE FOAM EVACUATING MEANS, WHEREIN THE FOAM WILL BE COLLAPSED AND DISCHARGED FROM THE OUTLET THEREOF; (C) A SEPARATING TANK CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF HAVING SEPARATE DISCHARGE OUTLETS FOR AIR AND LIQUID TO SEPARATE THE AIR AND COLLAPSED FOAM BEFORE DISCHARGE THEREFROM; AND (D) CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUCTION INLET TO SELECTIVELY ADJUST AND POSITION THE SUC-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF FOAM FORM THE SURFACE OF A LIQUID COMPRISING: (A) A FORM EVACUATING MEANS HAVING A SUCTION INLET AND AN OUTLET; (B) THE SUCTION INLET SO CONSTURCTED AND ARRANGED THAT THE POSITION THEREOF IS ADJUSTABLE WITH RELATIONSHIP TO THE SURFACE OF THE LIQUID TO DRAW FOAM AND AIR INTO THE FOAM EVACUATING MEANS, WHEREIN THE FOAM WILL BE COLLAPSED AND DISCHARGED FROM THE OUTLET THEREOF; (C) A SEPARATING TANK CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF HAVING SEPARATE DISCHARGE OUTLETS FOR AIR AND LIQUID TO SEPARATE THE AIR AND COLLAPSED FOAM BEFORE DISCHARGE THEREFROM; AND (D) CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUCTION INLET TO SELECTIVELY ADJUST AND POSITION THE SUC-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |