US3357397A
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Apparatus for coating articles
Assignee: AO Smith Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-07
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Jackman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:24
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C5/00; B05C5/02; B05C5/0241; B05C19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
AN APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COATING TO THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT, COMPRISING EXPANSIBLE GUIDE MEANS CAPABLE OF EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING IN A RADIAL DIRECTION SAID GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING A SERIES OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CONTACT PORTIONS ADAPTED TO RIDE AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECT TO BE COATED, RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID CONTACT PORTIONS AGAINST THE OBJECT, A BODY OF ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID GUIDE MEANS AND ENCLOSING THE SPACES BETWEEN SAID CONTACT PORTIONS AND CHARACTERIZED BY THE ABILITY TO EXPAND AND CONTACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF SAID GUIDE MEANS, SAID BODY DEFINING A LIQUID CHAMBER, AND AN ANNULAR DOCTORING MEMBER SECURED TO SAID BODY AND CHARACTERIZED BY THE ABILITY TO EXPAND AND CONTRACT IN ACCORDDANCE WITH THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF SAID GUIDE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
AN APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COATING TO THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT, COMPRISING EXPANSIBLE GUIDE MEANS CAPABLE OF EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING IN A RADIAL DIRECTION SAID GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING A SERIES OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CONTACT PORTIONS ADAPTED TO RIDE AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECT TO BE COATED, RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID CONTACT PORTIONS AGAINST THE OBJECT, A BODY OF ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID GUIDE MEANS AND ENCLOSING THE SPACES BETWEEN SAID CONTACT PORTIONS AND CHARACTERIZED BY THE ABILITY TO EXPAND AND CONTACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF SAID GUIDE MEANS, SAID BODY DEFINING A LIQUID CHAMBER, AND AN ANNULAR DOCTORING MEMBER SECURED TO SAID BODY AND CHARACTERIZED BY THE ABILITY TO EXPAND AND CONTRACT IN ACCORDDANCE WITH THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF SAID GUIDE
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |