US3360646A
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Uniform gamma irradiation of bulk grain material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-29
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl M Reiback
- 👤 Otto A Kuhl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:13
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21K; G21K5/00; G21K5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
APPARATUS FOR THE IRRADIATION OF BULK MATERIAL COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FORMING A CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH SAID MATERIAL DURING IRRADIATION; (B) MEANS CONSISTING OF A GRID OF SPACED PARALLEL TUBULAR SHEATHS CONTAINING LINE SOURCES OF GAMMA RAYS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CHAMBER IN A PLANE AT AN ANGLE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW OF SAID MATERIAL THROUGH SAID CHAMBER, EACH OF SAID SOURCE BEING SPACED FROM ITS SHEATH TO PREVENT SAID MATERIAL FROM COMING CLOSE ENOUGH TO SAID SOURCE TO RECEIVE AN EXCESSIVE DOSAGE OF RADIATION; AND (C) MEANS FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL DOWN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
APPARATUS FOR THE IRRADIATION OF BULK MATERIAL COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FORMING A CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH SAID MATERIAL DURING IRRADIATION; (B) MEANS CONSISTING OF A GRID OF SPACED PARALLEL TUBULAR SHEATHS CONTAINING LINE SOURCES OF GAMMA RAYS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID CHAMBER IN A PLANE AT AN ANGLE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW OF SAID MATERIAL THROUGH SAID CHAMBER, EACH OF SAID SOURCE BEING SPACED FROM ITS SHEATH TO PREVENT SAID MATERIAL FROM COMING CLOSE ENOUGH TO SAID SOURCE TO RECEIVE AN EXCESSIVE DOSAGE OF RADIATION; AND (C) MEANS FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL DOWN-
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |