US3361352A
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Oscillating spray devices and process of using same
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1964-09-04
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1984-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harris David Alan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:10
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B17/00; B05B17/04; B05B17/06; B05B17/0607; B05B17/0638; B05B17/0646; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/10; B05B3/1064; B05B3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A LIQUID DISTRIBUTING DEVICE CONPRISING A DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED WITH ONE OR MORE LIQUID DISCHARGE ORIFICES HAVING A DIAMETER OF AT LEAST 0.006 INCH AND MEANS FOR OSCILLATING THE DISTRIBUTOR IN A CURVED PATH AT A FREQUENCY OF AT LEAST 800 CYCLES PER MINUTE SO THAT A SPRAY OF SUBSTANTIALLY NON-DRIFTING LIQUID DROPLETS IS PRODUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A LIQUID DISTRIBUTING DEVICE CONPRISING A DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED WITH ONE OR MORE LIQUID DISCHARGE ORIFICES HAVING A DIAMETER OF AT LEAST 0.006 INCH AND MEANS FOR OSCILLATING THE DISTRIBUTOR IN A CURVED PATH AT A FREQUENCY OF AT LEAST 800 CYCLES PER MINUTE SO THAT A SPRAY OF SUBSTANTIALLY NON-DRIFTING LIQUID DROPLETS IS PRODUCED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTING A LIQUID COMPRISING SUPPLYING LIQUID TO A DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED WITH ONE OR MORE LIQUID DISCHARGED ORIFICES HAVING A DIAMETER WITH ONE OR MORE INCH AND OSCILLATING THE DISTRIBUTOR IN A CURVED PATH WITH A FREQUENCY IN A RANGE OF 800 TO 10, 000 CYCLES PER MINUTE, THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID OSCILLATIONS BEING IN A RANGE OF 5* TO 30* OF ARC.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTING A LIQUID COMPRISING SUPPLYING LIQUID TO A DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED WITH ONE OR MORE LIQUID DISCHARGED ORIFICES HAVING A DIAMETER WITH ONE OR MORE INCH AND OSCILLATING THE DISTRIBUTOR IN A CURVED PATH WITH A FREQUENCY IN A RANGE OF 800 TO 10, 000 CYCLES PER MINUTE, THE AMPLITUDE OF SAID OSCILLATIONS BEING IN A RANGE OF 5* TO 30* OF ARC.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |