US3285400A
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Protective packaging of delicate mechanisms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-07
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy F High
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:35
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B39/00; F42B39/24; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A DELICATE MECHANISM AGAINST ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, COMPRISING: (A) RIGID CASING MEANS ENCLOSING SAID MECHANISM FOR TRANSPORTING SAID MECHANISM TO ITS OPERATING SITE, (B) SAID CASING BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR SEALING THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASING FROM THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE BEFORE TRANSPORTATION, (C) SEAL-BREAKING MEANS SECURED TO SAID CASING, (D) HEATING MEANS SECURED TO SAID CASING, (E) A SUBLIMABLE SOLID POTTING COMPOUND COMPLETELY OCCUPYING THE SPACE WITHIN SAID CASING NOT TAKEN BY SAID MECHANISM AND BY SAID SEAL-BREAKING MEANS AND BY SAID HEATING MEANS, (F) SAID MECHANISM BEING HELD RIGIDLY IN AN INOPERABLE POSITION BY SAID POTTING COMPOUND, AND (G) MEANS FOR ACTIVATING SAID SEAL-BREAKING MEANS AND SAID HEATING MEANS, THEREBY CAUSING SAID POTTING COMPOUND TO SUBLIME AND RENDERING SAID MECHANISM OPERABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A DELICATE MECHANISM AGAINST ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, COMPRISING: (A) RIGID CASING MEANS ENCLOSING SAID MECHANISM FOR TRANSPORTING SAID MECHANISM TO ITS OPERATING SITE, (B) SAID CASING BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR SEALING THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASING FROM THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE BEFORE TRANSPORTATION, (C) SEAL-BREAKING MEANS SECURED TO SAID CASING, (D) HEATING MEANS SECURED TO SAID CASING, (E) A SUBLIMABLE SOLID POTTING COMPOUND COMPLETELY OCCUPYING THE SPACE WITHIN SAID CASING NOT TAKEN BY SAID MECHANISM AND BY SAID SEAL-BREAKING MEANS AND BY SAID HEATING MEANS, (F) SAID MECHANISM BEING HELD RIGIDLY IN AN INOPERABLE POSITION BY SAID POTTING COMPOUND, AND (G) MEANS FOR ACTIVATING SAID SEAL-BREAKING MEANS AND SAID HEATING MEANS, THEREBY CAUSING SAID POTTING COMPOUND TO SUBLIME AND RENDERING SAID MECHANISM OPERABLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |