US3339376A
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Condenser apparatus and method of defrosting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-05
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett R Taggart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:34
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D21/00; F25D21/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A DEFROSTING DEVICE IN A CONDENSER APPARATUS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A HOUSING HAVING A CHAMBER ENCLOSED BY A WALL, AND HAVING AN OPENING FORMED IN SAID WALL FOR COMMUNICATING SAID CHAMBER WITH THE INTERIOR OF THAT WITHIN WHICH THE VAPOR IS TO BE CONDENSED; MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING FOR DISCHARGING FLUID THEREFROM; REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER; CONTAINER MEANS ALSO DISPOSED WITHIN SAID WALL AND OPEN AT THE TOP THEREOF, SAID CONTAINER MEANS ENCLOSING SAID REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS ON BOTH SIDES AND THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND FOR RECEIVING FLUID THEREIN FOR CONTACTING SAID REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS FOR DEFROSTING SAME, WHEREIN ANY AND ALL MATERIAL DEFROSTED FROM SAID REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS IS CARRIED BY THE FLUID OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE SAID OPEN TOP FOR GRAVITATIONAL DISCHARGE DOWNWARDLY INTO SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A DEFROSTING DEVICE IN A CONDENSER APPARATUS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A HOUSING HAVING A CHAMBER ENCLOSED BY A WALL, AND HAVING AN OPENING FORMED IN SAID WALL FOR COMMUNICATING SAID CHAMBER WITH THE INTERIOR OF THAT WITHIN WHICH THE VAPOR IS TO BE CONDENSED; MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING FOR DISCHARGING FLUID THEREFROM; REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER; CONTAINER MEANS ALSO DISPOSED WITHIN SAID WALL AND OPEN AT THE TOP THEREOF, SAID CONTAINER MEANS ENCLOSING SAID REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS ON BOTH SIDES AND THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND FOR RECEIVING FLUID THEREIN FOR CONTACTING SAID REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS FOR DEFROSTING SAME, WHEREIN ANY AND ALL MATERIAL DEFROSTED FROM SAID REFRIGERANT CARRYING MEANS IS CARRIED BY THE FLUID OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE SAID OPEN TOP FOR GRAVITATIONAL DISCHARGE DOWNWARDLY INTO SAID CHAMBER.
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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |