US3420982A
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Prevention of moisture condensation on chilled,filled bottles
Assignee: Armstrong World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1966-11-15
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Granted: 1969-01-07
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Expires: 1986-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathaniel E Hager Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:40
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B15/00; F26B15/10; F26B15/12; F26B15/18; F26B3/00; F26B3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
APPARATUS FOR HEATING FILLED, CHILLED GLASS BOTTLES WHICH COMPRISES CONVEYING MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING BOTTLES INSULATED HEATING ELEMENT SUPPORTS POSITIONED ALONG EACH EDGE OF SAID CONVEYINGG MEANS. A METALLIC FOIL HEATING ELEMENT ADAPTED TO SUPPLY HEAT TO BOTTLES ON SAID CONVEYING MEANS MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS AND HAVING A WIDTH EQUAL TO THE HEIGHT OF THE BODY PORTION OF THE BOTTLES TO BE HEATED, SAID HEATING ELEMENTS HAVING A HEAT CAPACITY PER UNIT OF LINE LENGTH LESS THAN ABOUT 0.05 THAT OF THE FILLED BOTTLES TO BE HEATED, A SHIELD POSITIONED ABOVE EACH SAID HEATING ELEMENT TO PREVENT THERMAL RADIATION FROM SAID HEATER FROM STRIKING THE UNFILLED THERMAL RADIATION THE FILLED BOTTLES TO BE HEATED, ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE RANGE 1200*-1800*F., AND CUT-OFF MEANS FOR SHUTTING OFF THE POWER TO SAID HEATING ELEMENTS WHEN SAID CONVEYING MEANS STOPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
APPARATUS FOR HEATING FILLED, CHILLED GLASS BOTTLES WHICH COMPRISES CONVEYING MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING BOTTLES INSULATED HEATING ELEMENT SUPPORTS POSITIONED ALONG EACH EDGE OF SAID CONVEYINGG MEANS. A METALLIC FOIL HEATING ELEMENT ADAPTED TO SUPPLY HEAT TO BOTTLES ON SAID CONVEYING MEANS MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SUPPORTS AND HAVING A WIDTH EQUAL TO THE HEIGHT OF THE BODY PORTION OF THE BOTTLES TO BE HEATED, SAID HEATING ELEMENTS HAVING A HEAT CAPACITY PER UNIT OF LINE LENGTH LESS THAN ABOUT 0.05 THAT OF THE FILLED BOTTLES TO BE HEATED, A SHIELD POSITIONED ABOVE EACH SAID HEATING ELEMENT TO PREVENT THERMAL RADIATION FROM SAID HEATER FROM STRIKING THE UNFILLED THERMAL RADIATION THE FILLED BOTTLES TO BE HEATED, ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE RANGE 1200*-1800*F., AND CUT-OFF MEANS FOR SHUTTING OFF THE POWER TO SAID HEATING ELEMENTS WHEN SAID CONVEYING MEANS STOPS.
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) | 1972-01-07 | 1972-07-08 | 1973-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-07 | 1976-07-08 | 1977-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-07 | 1980-07-08 | 1981-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |