US3358428A
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Gas dryer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-16
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1985-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mann Morley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:51
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A GAS DRYER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBE FOR CONTAINING A MASS OF GRANULATED DESICCANT MATERIAL, FIRST AND SECOND PERFORATED RETAINERS RESPECTIVELY REMOVABLY DISPOSED WITHIN OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF SAID TUBE FOR RETAINING THE DESICCANT MATERIAL, FIRST AND SECOND END FITTING MEANS REMOVABLY CONNECTED WITH OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TUBE BEING CONNECTABLE IN A GAS LINE, SAID TUBE INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND INTERNAL ANNULAR NOTCH MEANS ADJACENT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF AND SAID RETAINERS COMPRISING THIN FLEXIBLE POLYGONAL ELEMENTS HAVING CORNER PORTIONS ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED INTO SAID NOTCH MEANS, AND AXIALLY PROJECTING GRIPPING ELEMENTS CONNECTED TO SAID FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS FOR ENABLING SAID FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS TO BE MANUALLY SNAPPED INTO AND OUT OF GROOVE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A GAS DRYER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBE FOR CONTAINING A MASS OF GRANULATED DESICCANT MATERIAL, FIRST AND SECOND PERFORATED RETAINERS RESPECTIVELY REMOVABLY DISPOSED WITHIN OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF SAID TUBE FOR RETAINING THE DESICCANT MATERIAL, FIRST AND SECOND END FITTING MEANS REMOVABLY CONNECTED WITH OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID TUBE BEING CONNECTABLE IN A GAS LINE, SAID TUBE INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND INTERNAL ANNULAR NOTCH MEANS ADJACENT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF AND SAID RETAINERS COMPRISING THIN FLEXIBLE POLYGONAL ELEMENTS HAVING CORNER PORTIONS ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED INTO SAID NOTCH MEANS, AND AXIALLY PROJECTING GRIPPING ELEMENTS CONNECTED TO SAID FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS FOR ENABLING SAID FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS TO BE MANUALLY SNAPPED INTO AND OUT OF GROOVE MEANS.
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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |