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US3341970A
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Ammonia applicator
Assignee: Chevron USA Inc
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Filing: 1965-02-23
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1985-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Desmond M Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M17/00; A01M17/002; A01M21/00; A01M21/04; A01M21/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
IN A MOVABLE VEHICULAR-MOUNTED CROP CONTACTING HOOD OF FIXED DIMENSIONS, OPEN AT FRONT AND REAR, AND COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A FORE SECTION CONSISTING OF A FLARED MOUTH HAVING TWO SIDE WALLS AND A TOP WALL, SAID SIDE WALLS BEING JOINED TO SAID TOP WALL, SAID MOUTH BEING JOINED, AT A JUNCTURE, TO A BODY SECTION CONSISTING OF TWO SIDE WALLS AND A TOP WALL, SAID SIDE WALLS BEING JOINED TO SAID TOP WALL, AT LEAST ONE AMMONIA DISCHARGE PORT BEING POSITIONED IN SAID BODY SECTION IMMEDIATELY BEHIND SAID JUNCTURE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING POSITIONING AN INERT GAS NOZZLE WITHIN SAID HOOD ON THE INNER SURFACE OF EACH SIDE WALL OF SAID BODY PORTION, EACH OF SAID NOZZLES BEING POSITIONED AT ABOUT THE MIDPOINT OF SAID SIDE WALL ABOUT 15-20 INCHES FROM THE EXIT END OF SAID HOOD WITH THE DISCHARGE PORT OF SAID NOZZLE BEING SO ORIENTED THAT THE INERT GAS STREAM ISSUING FROM SAID NOZZLE FLOWS TOWARD THE FORE END OF SAID HOOD SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE GROUND AND AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 35-50* WITH RESPECT TO THE WALL ON WHICH SAID NOZZLE IS MOUNTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
IN A MOVABLE VEHICULAR-MOUNTED CROP CONTACTING HOOD OF FIXED DIMENSIONS, OPEN AT FRONT AND REAR, AND COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A FORE SECTION CONSISTING OF A FLARED MOUTH HAVING TWO SIDE WALLS AND A TOP WALL, SAID SIDE WALLS BEING JOINED TO SAID TOP WALL, SAID MOUTH BEING JOINED, AT A JUNCTURE, TO A BODY SECTION CONSISTING OF TWO SIDE WALLS AND A TOP WALL, SAID SIDE WALLS BEING JOINED TO SAID TOP WALL, AT LEAST ONE AMMONIA DISCHARGE PORT BEING POSITIONED IN SAID BODY SECTION IMMEDIATELY BEHIND SAID JUNCTURE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING POSITIONING AN INERT GAS NOZZLE WITHIN SAID HOOD ON THE INNER SURFACE OF EACH SIDE WALL OF SAID BODY PORTION, EACH OF SAID NOZZLES BEING POSITIONED AT ABOUT THE MIDPOINT OF SAID SIDE WALL ABOUT 15-20 INCHES FROM THE EXIT END OF SAID HOOD WITH THE DISCHARGE PORT OF SAID NOZZLE BEING SO ORIENTED THAT THE INERT GAS STREAM ISSUING FROM SAID NOZZLE FLOWS TOWARD THE FORE END OF SAID HOOD SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE GROUND AND AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 35-50* WITH RESPECT TO THE WALL ON WHICH SAID NOZZLE IS MOUNTED.
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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |