US3433147A
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Plant for continuous sterilisation of milk
Assignee: Paasch & Silkeborg Mas Fab as
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Filing: 1964-10-02
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Granted: 1969-03-18
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Expires: 1984-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aksel Pedersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:45
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B11/00; A23B11/10; A23B11/12; A23B11/13; A23B11/133; A23B11/137; A23B11/1375
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
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
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
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
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) | 1972-03-17 | 1972-09-16 | 1973-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-03-17 | 1976-09-16 | 1977-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-03-17 | 1980-09-16 | 1981-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |