US3372873A
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Vortex producing apparatus
Assignee: THEODORE B MEYERSTEIN
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Filing: 1966-06-24
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weiss Leonard
- 👤 Theodore B Meyerstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:51
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15D; F15D1/00; F15D1/009; A; A62; A62C; A62C5/00; A62C5/002; F15D1/0015; F15D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A RING VORTEX COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS DEFINING AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE THEREIN, A SUPPORT MEMBER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO TOWARD AND ORIFICE, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, A SUPPLY OF VORTEX PRODUCING MATERIAL, MEANS FOR INSERTING SAID MATERIAL INTO SAID ENCLOSURE, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER TOWARD AND ORIFICE AND FOR THEREAFTER ABRUPTLY ARRESTING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, TO THEREBY FLEX SAID DIAPHRAGM AND EXPEL SAID MATERIAL FROM SAID ORIFICE IN THE FORM OF A RING VORTEX.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A RING VORTEX COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS DEFINING AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE THEREIN, A SUPPORT MEMBER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO TOWARD AND ORIFICE, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, A SUPPLY OF VORTEX PRODUCING MATERIAL, MEANS FOR INSERTING SAID MATERIAL INTO SAID ENCLOSURE, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER TOWARD AND ORIFICE AND FOR THEREAFTER ABRUPTLY ARRESTING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, TO THEREBY FLEX SAID DIAPHRAGM AND EXPEL SAID MATERIAL FROM SAID ORIFICE IN THE FORM OF A RING VORTEX.
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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |