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US3310106A
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Multipurpose process vessel for heat transfer operations
Assignee: Labatt Breving Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-06-14
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Granted: 1967-03-21
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Expires: 1985-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis A Leseelleur
- 👤 Nicholas J Lucas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J9/00; A01J9/04; F; F28; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A PROCESS TANK OF GENERALLY RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION, SAID TANK HAVING A METAL BOTTOM, A METAL TOP, METAL SIDE WALLS INTERCONNECTING THE BOTTOM AND TOP, AND END MEMBERS JOINED TO THE BOTTOM, SIDE AND TOP WALLS TO FORM A CLOSED TANK, A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY SPACED REINFORCING MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS, A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING VERTICALLY SPACED STIFFENING MEMBERS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY FROM SAID SIDE WALLS, A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH IS FIXED ALONG ONE LONGITUDINAL EDGE THEREOF TO SAID SIDEWALL AND ALONG THE OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGE THEREOF TO ONE SAID STIFFENING MEMBER TO FORM A HEAT EXCHANGE PASSAGE OF RIGHT TRIANGULAR CROSS SECTION, INLET AND OUTLET MEANS FOR PASSAGE OF HEAT EXCHANGE FLUID THROUGH SAID TRIANGULAR PASSAGES, AND CLOSEABLE OPENINGS IN SAID VESSEL FOR INTRODUCING MATERIAL THEREIN AND FOR WITHDRAWING MATERIAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A PROCESS TANK OF GENERALLY RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION, SAID TANK HAVING A METAL BOTTOM, A METAL TOP, METAL SIDE WALLS INTERCONNECTING THE BOTTOM AND TOP, AND END MEMBERS JOINED TO THE BOTTOM, SIDE AND TOP WALLS TO FORM A CLOSED TANK, A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY SPACED REINFORCING MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS, A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING VERTICALLY SPACED STIFFENING MEMBERS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY FROM SAID SIDE WALLS, A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH IS FIXED ALONG ONE LONGITUDINAL EDGE THEREOF TO SAID SIDEWALL AND ALONG THE OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGE THEREOF TO ONE SAID STIFFENING MEMBER TO FORM A HEAT EXCHANGE PASSAGE OF RIGHT TRIANGULAR CROSS SECTION, INLET AND OUTLET MEANS FOR PASSAGE OF HEAT EXCHANGE FLUID THROUGH SAID TRIANGULAR PASSAGES, AND CLOSEABLE OPENINGS IN SAID VESSEL FOR INTRODUCING MATERIAL THEREIN AND FOR WITHDRAWING MATERIAL THEREFROM.
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) | 1970-03-20 | 1970-09-19 | 1971-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-20 | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-20 | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |