US3327612A
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Apparatus for use in brewing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-16
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1984-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lenz Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:56
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C7/00; C12C7/04; C12C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A MASHING DEVICE, COMPRISING A RECEIVING TANK FOR MALT, A FEED GRINDER LOCATED IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID TANK IN A POSITION FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL FROM THE TANK AND FOR DISCHARGING IT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID FEED GRINDER, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE CRUSHED MATERIAL FROM THE GRINDER, CONTROL MEANS ACTUABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUANTITY OF MATERIAL BEING HANDLED BY SAID TANK, SAID FEED GRINDER AND SAID CONVEYING MEANS FOR STARTING AND STOPPING OPERATION OF SAID FEED GRINDER AND SAID CONVEYING MEANS WHEN SAID TANK IS SUBSTANTIALLY EMPTY, A SUPPORTING MEMBER CARRYING AT LEAST THE WEIGHT OF SAID TANK, SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID MEMBER UPWARDLY, SAID CONTROL MEANS FOR STARTING AND STOPPING OPERATION OF SAID FEED GRINDER AND SAID CONVEYING MEANS COMPRISING ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ACTIONABLE UPON CHANGES IN ELEVATION OF SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A MASHING DEVICE, COMPRISING A RECEIVING TANK FOR MALT, A FEED GRINDER LOCATED IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID TANK IN A POSITION FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL FROM THE TANK AND FOR DISCHARGING IT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID FEED GRINDER, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE CRUSHED MATERIAL FROM THE GRINDER, CONTROL MEANS ACTUABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUANTITY OF MATERIAL BEING HANDLED BY SAID TANK, SAID FEED GRINDER AND SAID CONVEYING MEANS FOR STARTING AND STOPPING OPERATION OF SAID FEED GRINDER AND SAID CONVEYING MEANS WHEN SAID TANK IS SUBSTANTIALLY EMPTY, A SUPPORTING MEMBER CARRYING AT LEAST THE WEIGHT OF SAID TANK, SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID MEMBER UPWARDLY, SAID CONTROL MEANS FOR STARTING AND STOPPING OPERATION OF SAID FEED GRINDER AND SAID CONVEYING MEANS COMPRISING ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ACTIONABLE UPON CHANGES IN ELEVATION OF SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER.
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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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |