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US3328922A
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Apparatus for surface finishing articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-08-11
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1986-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P Ruppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:53
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B31/00; B24B31/06; B24B31/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SURFACE FINISHING ARTICLES WHICH COMPRISES: AN ELONGATED TROUGH-LIKE BIN HAVING A BOTTOM AND UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS, A SUCCESSION OF LATERALLY STAGGERED BAFFLES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE BIN AND UPSTANDING FROM THE BOTTOM IN SPACED RELATION LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND ALTERNATELY SPACED AT ONE END FROM, WHILE CONNECTED AT THE OPPOSITE END TO, FIRST ONE SIDE WALL AND THEN THE OTHER TO DEFINE A SUCCESSION OF OPEN END ARTICLE FINISHING ZONES PROVIDING A GENERALLY ZIGZAG ARTICLE AND PARTICLE PATHWAY LENGTHWISE OF THE BIN, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND SUBJECTING THE BIN TO VIBRATORY CONVEYING FORCES EXTENDING GENERALLY LENGTHWISE OF THE BIN, AND AN ARTICLE AND PARTICLE SEPARATOR IN COMMUNICATION WITH THAT END OF THE BIN TOWARD WHICH SAID CONVEYING FORCES ARE DIRECTED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SURFACE FINISHING ARTICLES WHICH COMPRISES: AN ELONGATED TROUGH-LIKE BIN HAVING A BOTTOM AND UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS, A SUCCESSION OF LATERALLY STAGGERED BAFFLES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE BIN AND UPSTANDING FROM THE BOTTOM IN SPACED RELATION LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND ALTERNATELY SPACED AT ONE END FROM, WHILE CONNECTED AT THE OPPOSITE END TO, FIRST ONE SIDE WALL AND THEN THE OTHER TO DEFINE A SUCCESSION OF OPEN END ARTICLE FINISHING ZONES PROVIDING A GENERALLY ZIGZAG ARTICLE AND PARTICLE PATHWAY LENGTHWISE OF THE BIN, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND SUBJECTING THE BIN TO VIBRATORY CONVEYING FORCES EXTENDING GENERALLY LENGTHWISE OF THE BIN, AND AN ARTICLE AND PARTICLE SEPARATOR IN COMMUNICATION WITH THAT END OF THE BIN TOWARD WHICH SAID CONVEYING FORCES ARE DIRECTED.
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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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |