US3397730A
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Liquid feed distributor
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-12-21
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Granted: 1968-08-20
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Expires: 1985-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Fritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:09
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D1/00; B01D1/06; B01D1/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A LIQUID FEED DISTRIBUTOR FOR FORMING A LIQUID FILM ON A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING TREATING SURFACE HAVING A PLURALITY OF LINEAR DEPRESSIONS THEREIN ARRANGED IN THE DIRECTION OF LIQUID FLOW OVER SAID SURFACAE, SAID DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING: (A) A LIQUID RESERVOIR DISPOSED ENTIRELY ABOVE SAID TREATING SURFACE WHEREBY THE PRODUCT AND RELEASED VAPORS OF THE TREATMENT ARE REMOVED DIRECTLY FROM THE APPARATUS FROM THE SPACE BELOW SAID RESERVOIR; (B) SAID RESERVOIR HAVING A BOTTOM WALL; (C) SAID RESERVOIR BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF OUTLETS; (D) SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING AN EDGE FOR DEFINING A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID OUTLETS; (E) SAID EDGE OF SAID BOTTOM WALL AND SAID TREATING SURFACE BEING JOINED IN AN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP ALONG A LINE WHEREBY THE CROSS-SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION OF SAID TREATING SURFACE DEFINES THE REMAINING PORTION OF EACH OF SAID OUTLETS; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A LIQUID FEED DISTRIBUTOR FOR FORMING A LIQUID FILM ON A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING TREATING SURFACE HAVING A PLURALITY OF LINEAR DEPRESSIONS THEREIN ARRANGED IN THE DIRECTION OF LIQUID FLOW OVER SAID SURFACAE, SAID DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING: (A) A LIQUID RESERVOIR DISPOSED ENTIRELY ABOVE SAID TREATING SURFACE WHEREBY THE PRODUCT AND RELEASED VAPORS OF THE TREATMENT ARE REMOVED DIRECTLY FROM THE APPARATUS FROM THE SPACE BELOW SAID RESERVOIR; (B) SAID RESERVOIR HAVING A BOTTOM WALL; (C) SAID RESERVOIR BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF OUTLETS; (D) SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING AN EDGE FOR DEFINING A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID OUTLETS; (E) SAID EDGE OF SAID BOTTOM WALL AND SAID TREATING SURFACE BEING JOINED IN AN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP ALONG A LINE WHEREBY THE CROSS-SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION OF SAID TREATING SURFACE DEFINES THE REMAINING PORTION OF EACH OF SAID OUTLETS; AND
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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) | 1971-08-20 | 1972-02-19 | 1972-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-20 | 1976-02-19 | 1976-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-20 | 1980-02-19 | 1980-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |