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US3326415A
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Method and apparatus for melting solid material and for dispensing the melt
Assignee: International Shoe Machine Corp
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Filing: 1966-07-25
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1986-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger S Estabrooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:24
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29B; B29B13/00; B29B13/02; B29B13/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A METHOD OF MELTING A SOLID MATERIAL AND DISPENSING THE RESULTING MELT COMPRISING: PLACING THE SOLID MATERIAL DIRECTLY UPON A HEAT CONDUCTIVE PLATFORM HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED ORIFICE AND A PLURALITY OF RADIAL TROUGHS, EACH OF SAID RADIAL TROUGHS BEING IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID ORIFICE AND INCLINED DOWNWARDLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID PLATFORM TO SAID ORIFICE; AND APPLYING HEAT TO SAID PLATFORM WHEREBY SAID HEAT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO SAID SOLID MATERIAL, THEREBY MELTING IT, SAID MELTED MATERIAL GRAVITATING TO AND THROUGH SAID ORIFICE BY MEANS OF SAID TROUGHS.
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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |