US3336018A
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Kiln and related apparatus
Assignee: American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-06
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cuvelier Michel
- 👤 Leon Nuevo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:14
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27B; F27B9/00; F27B9/02; F27B9/029; F27B9/021; F27B9/022; F27B9/023; F27B9/14; F27B9/20; F27B9/30; F27B2009/3088; F27B9/36; F27B2009/3638; F27B9/24; F27B9/2407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR FIRING CERAMIC WARE SUCH AS TILE, COMPRISING A DRYING TUNNEL, A FIRING TUNNEL, A COOLING TUNNEL, A CONVEYOR FOR MOVING SAID CERAMIC WARE THROUGH SAID TUNNELS, SAID FIRING TUNNEL HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS WITH THE LAYER HAVING MEANS TO SUPPORT SAID CONVEYOR ABOVE THE BOTTOM WALL TO RENDER THE LATTER NON-LOAD BEARING, AIR DUCTS IN SAID COOLING TUNNEL FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM FIRED CERAMIC WARE, DUCT WORK CONNECTED TO SAID AIR DUCTS AND EXTENDING ALONG AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT AND UNDER SAID FIRING TUNNEL TO PRESERVE THE HEAT IN THE AIR CONVEYED THROUGH THE DUCT WORK WHILE LEADING SAID AIR INTO SAID DRYING TUNNEL FOR DRYING CERAMIC WARE BEFORE IT ENTERS INTO SAID FIRING TUNNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR FIRING CERAMIC WARE SUCH AS TILE, COMPRISING A DRYING TUNNEL, A FIRING TUNNEL, A COOLING TUNNEL, A CONVEYOR FOR MOVING SAID CERAMIC WARE THROUGH SAID TUNNELS, SAID FIRING TUNNEL HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS WITH THE LAYER HAVING MEANS TO SUPPORT SAID CONVEYOR ABOVE THE BOTTOM WALL TO RENDER THE LATTER NON-LOAD BEARING, AIR DUCTS IN SAID COOLING TUNNEL FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM FIRED CERAMIC WARE, DUCT WORK CONNECTED TO SAID AIR DUCTS AND EXTENDING ALONG AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT AND UNDER SAID FIRING TUNNEL TO PRESERVE THE HEAT IN THE AIR CONVEYED THROUGH THE DUCT WORK WHILE LEADING SAID AIR INTO SAID DRYING TUNNEL FOR DRYING CERAMIC WARE BEFORE IT ENTERS INTO SAID FIRING TUNNEL.
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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) | 1970-08-14 | 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 |