US3328982A
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Continuous fiber treating apparatus
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1965-07-14
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-07-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mylo John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:59
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01D; D01D10/00; D01D10/04; D01D10/0436; D01D10/0472; D01D10/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ANNEALING A FIBER COMPRISING: (A) A CHAMBER HAVING (1) ENTRANCE AND EXIT PORTS WHEREBY A TOW OF FIBERS CAN BE PASSED INTO, THROUGH AND OUT OF SAID CHAMBER, AND (2) MEANS FOR SUPPLYING AN ANNEALING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THERETO; (B) ENTRANCE AND EXIT PORT CLOSURE MEMBERS INCLUDING (1) ELEMENTS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY HEMISPHERICAL ENDS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER PROXIMATE EACH OF SAID PORTS AND SIZED TO BLOCK A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID PORTS, AND (2) DEFORMABLE SEALING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER FOR BLOCKING THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID PORTS; AND (C) MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING A TOW OF FIBERS IN A RELAXED STATE INTO AND THROUGH SAID CHAMBER WITH A MINIMUM LOSS OF SAID FLUID BY PASSING BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS AND SAID DEFORMABLE SEALING MEANS WHEREBY SAID FIBERS WILL BE ANNEALED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ANNEALING A FIBER COMPRISING: (A) A CHAMBER HAVING (1) ENTRANCE AND EXIT PORTS WHEREBY A TOW OF FIBERS CAN BE PASSED INTO, THROUGH AND OUT OF SAID CHAMBER, AND (2) MEANS FOR SUPPLYING AN ANNEALING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THERETO; (B) ENTRANCE AND EXIT PORT CLOSURE MEMBERS INCLUDING (1) ELEMENTS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY HEMISPHERICAL ENDS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER PROXIMATE EACH OF SAID PORTS AND SIZED TO BLOCK A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID PORTS, AND (2) DEFORMABLE SEALING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER FOR BLOCKING THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID PORTS; AND (C) MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING A TOW OF FIBERS IN A RELAXED STATE INTO AND THROUGH SAID CHAMBER WITH A MINIMUM LOSS OF SAID FLUID BY PASSING BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS AND SAID DEFORMABLE SEALING MEANS WHEREBY SAID FIBERS WILL BE ANNEALED.
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) | 1970-07-03 | 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 |