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Apparatus for conveying and drying pellets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-01
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1985-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Landers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:54
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B15/00; F26B15/10; F26B15/20; F26B15/205; B; B01; B01J; B01J2/00; B01J2/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY COOLING, DRYING AND ELEVATING PELLETS TO A SELECTED LOCATION, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) POWERED AND VERTICAL EXTENDING CONVEYOR MEANS; (B) TRAYS SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND ELEVATING PELLETS; (C) A HOUSING SURROUNDING SAID CONVEYOR MEANS AND SAID TRAYS AND HAVING A CONFIGURATION FOR DIRECTING AIR INTO COMMUNICATION WITH SAID TRAYS; (D) MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR GENERATING AIR FLOW THEREIN; (E) AN INLET CONDUIT COMMUNICATING WITH A LOWER REGION OF SAID HOUSING ABOVE EACH TRAY AS IT ASSUMES A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL AND UPWARD TRAVELING POSITION; (F) PELLET DISCHARGING MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID HOUSING TO DISCHARGE DRIED PELLET FROM THE TRAYS AT A SELECTED ELEVATION;
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |