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Sumps and nozzles for soldering machines
Assignee: Hollis Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-07
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Granted: 1968-08-27
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Expires: 1986-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard W Wegener
- 👤 Kenneth G Boynton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:46
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/06; B23K3/0646; B23K3/0653; B23K2101/00; B23K2101/36; B23K2101/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
IN A MASS FOUNTAIN SOLDERING MACHINE USING A MIXTURE OF SOLDER AND OIL AND HAVING A SUMP AND NOZZLE ADAPTED TO BE PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN A RESERVOIR CONTAINING A BOTTOM LAYER OF SOLDER WITH A LAYER OF OIL FLOATING THEREON, AN EXTERIOR SLUICE ADAPTED TO COLLECT THE OVERFLOW FROM SAID NOZZLE AND CONDUCT SAID MIXTURE OF OIL AND SOLDER WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF SAID SLUICE THROUGH THE SAID LAYER OF OIL EXTERIOR TO SAID SLUICE, DISCHARGING SAID MIXTURE INTO SAID BOTTOM LAYER OF SOLDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
IN A MASS FOUNTAIN SOLDERING MACHINE USING A MIXTURE OF SOLDER AND OIL AND HAVING A SUMP AND NOZZLE ADAPTED TO BE PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN A RESERVOIR CONTAINING A BOTTOM LAYER OF SOLDER WITH A LAYER OF OIL FLOATING THEREON, AN EXTERIOR SLUICE ADAPTED TO COLLECT THE OVERFLOW FROM SAID NOZZLE AND CONDUCT SAID MIXTURE OF OIL AND SOLDER WITHIN THE INTERIOR OF SAID SLUICE THROUGH THE SAID LAYER OF OIL EXTERIOR TO SAID SLUICE, DISCHARGING SAID MIXTURE INTO SAID BOTTOM LAYER OF SOLDER.
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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) | 1971-08-27 | 1972-02-26 | 1972-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-27 | 1976-02-26 | 1976-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-27 | 1980-02-26 | 1980-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |