US3403245A
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Ultrasonic cleaner controls
Assignee: Vernitron Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-15
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Granted: 1968-09-24
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Expires: 1986-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eaton Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:22
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ULTRASONIC CLEANER COMPRISING: AN A.C. POWER SUPPLY, A TANK HAVING A LIQUID SOLVENT SOLUTION, AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER MOUNTED TO THE TANK, HEATING MEANS SUPPORTED IN SAID TANK AND IMMERSED IN SAID SOLUTION, AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL OSCILLATIONS COUPLED TO SAID TRANSDUCER, AND SWITCH CONTROL MEANS ADAPTED TO CONNECT SAID POWER SUPPLY TO SAID HEATING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID SOLUTION TO DISCONNECT A PORTION OF SAID HEATING MEANS FROM SAID POWER SUPPLY AND COUPLE SAID POWER SUPPLY TO SAID ELECTRIC GENERATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ULTRASONIC CLEANER COMPRISING: AN A.C. POWER SUPPLY, A TANK HAVING A LIQUID SOLVENT SOLUTION, AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER MOUNTED TO THE TANK, HEATING MEANS SUPPORTED IN SAID TANK AND IMMERSED IN SAID SOLUTION, AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL OSCILLATIONS COUPLED TO SAID TRANSDUCER, AND SWITCH CONTROL MEANS ADAPTED TO CONNECT SAID POWER SUPPLY TO SAID HEATING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID SOLUTION TO DISCONNECT A PORTION OF SAID HEATING MEANS FROM SAID POWER SUPPLY AND COUPLE SAID POWER SUPPLY TO SAID ELECTRIC GENERATOR.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
APPARATUS IS ACCORDANCE WITH CLAIM 1 WHEREIN SAID HEATING MEANS IS COMPRISED OF TWO HEATING COILS AND SAID SWITCHING MEANS IS COMPRISED OF A FIRST THERMOSTAT COUPLED TO ONE OF SAID HEATING COILS AND A SECOND THERMOSTAT COUPLED TO THE SECOND OF SAID HEATING COILS AND WHEREIN SAID SECOND THERMOSTAT IS RESPONSIVE TO ONE ELEVATED TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID SOLUTION TO A DECOUPLE SAID SECOND HEATER FROM SAID POWER SUPPLY AND COUPLE SAID POWER SUPPLY TO SAID ELECTRIC GENERATOR AND SAID FIRST THERMOSTAT IS RESPONSIVE TO ANOTHER ELEVATED TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID SOLUTION TO DECOUPLE SAID FIRST HEATER FROM SAID POWER SUPPLY.
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) | 1971-09-24 | 1972-03-25 | 1972-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-24 | 1976-03-25 | 1976-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-24 | 1980-03-25 | 1980-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |