US3288265A
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Liquid feeding and positioning of fruit and vegetable articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-12
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Traver J Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:12
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN A FLUID FEED APPARATUS FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ARTICLES, A TANK FOR AN ARTICLE-CONTAINING LIQUID, AN ARTICLE CONVEYOR HAVING AT LEAST ONE STRETCH THEREOF LEADING FROM BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE LIQUID IN SAID TANK TO A POSITION ABOVE SAID LEVEL OF LIQUID, PARALLEL SERIES OF APERTUREED ARTICLE RECEIVING STATIONS IN SAID CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID STATIONS TO CAUSE ARTICLES CARRIED BY SAID LIQUID TO BE SEATED IN SAID ARTICLERECEIVING STATIONS SUCCESSIVELY, AND A CENTRAL BAFFLE IN SAID LIQUID AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SERIES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
IN A FLUID FEED APPARATUS FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ARTICLES, A TANK FOR AN ARTICLE-CONTAINING LIQUID, AN ARTICLE CONVEYOR HAVING AT LEAST ONE STRETCH THEREOF LEADING FROM BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE LIQUID IN SAID TANK TO A POSITION ABOVE SAID LEVEL OF LIQUID, PARALLEL SERIES OF APERTUREED ARTICLE RECEIVING STATIONS IN SAID CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID STATIONS TO CAUSE ARTICLES CARRIED BY SAID LIQUID TO BE SEATED IN SAID ARTICLERECEIVING STATIONS SUCCESSIVELY, AND A CENTRAL BAFFLE IN SAID LIQUID AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SERIES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2824665A
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |