US3335701A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Trailing blade
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
•
Filing: 1966-06-06
•
Granted: 1967-08-15
•
Expires: 1986-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Verkinderen Paul August
- 👤 Mullie Jan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:27
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21H; D21H25/00; D21H25/08; D21H25/10; B; B05; B05C; B05C11/00; B05C11/02; B05C11/04; B05C11/041; D21H5/00; D21H5/0005; D21H5/006; D21H5/0062; D21H5/0065; G; G03; G03C; G03C1/00; G03C1/74; G03C1/76; G03C1/775; G03C1/79
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN METERING AND SMOOTHING A LIQUID COMPOSITION APPLIED TO A WEB TO FORM A LAYER THEREON COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVEYING A WEB THROUGH COATING AND METERING STATIONS; A BACKING MEMBER LOCATED SO AS TO AFFORD SUPPORT FOR A SAID WEB (AFTER APPLICATION OF COATING COMPOSITIONS THERETO), UP TO A WELL DEFINED LIMIT ALONG THE WEB PATH; A BLADE MOUNTED ON A BLADE HOLDER AND CAPABLE OF BEING MAINTAINED BY SUCH HOLDER IN A POSITION IN WHICH THE BLADE IS FLEXED BY PRESSURE OF THE BLADE AGAINST A WEB WHERE SUPPORTED BY SAID BACKING MEMBER ADJACENT SAID LIMIT, WHILE LEAVING A FREE MARGIN OF THE BLADE REMOTE FROM SAID HOLDER EXTENDING BEYOND SUCH LIMIT IN THE DIRETION OF WEB TRAVEL; AND MEANS ENABLING THE COURSE OF A SAID WEB, ALONG THAT PART OF ITS PATH WHICH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS SUCH LIMIT, TO BE ADJUSTED TO LIE IN JUXTAPOSED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FREE BLADE MARGIN WHEN THE BLADE IS IN SAID FLEXED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN METERING AND SMOOTHING A LIQUID COMPOSITION APPLIED TO A WEB TO FORM A LAYER THEREON COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVEYING A WEB THROUGH COATING AND METERING STATIONS; A BACKING MEMBER LOCATED SO AS TO AFFORD SUPPORT FOR A SAID WEB (AFTER APPLICATION OF COATING COMPOSITIONS THERETO), UP TO A WELL DEFINED LIMIT ALONG THE WEB PATH; A BLADE MOUNTED ON A BLADE HOLDER AND CAPABLE OF BEING MAINTAINED BY SUCH HOLDER IN A POSITION IN WHICH THE BLADE IS FLEXED BY PRESSURE OF THE BLADE AGAINST A WEB WHERE SUPPORTED BY SAID BACKING MEMBER ADJACENT SAID LIMIT, WHILE LEAVING A FREE MARGIN OF THE BLADE REMOTE FROM SAID HOLDER EXTENDING BEYOND SUCH LIMIT IN THE DIRETION OF WEB TRAVEL; AND MEANS ENABLING THE COURSE OF A SAID WEB, ALONG THAT PART OF ITS PATH WHICH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS SUCH LIMIT, TO BE ADJUSTED TO LIE IN JUXTAPOSED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FREE BLADE MARGIN WHEN THE BLADE IS IN SAID FLEXED CONDITION.
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |