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Method of shredding fibrous pulp

Assignee: GEA Process Engineering AS
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Filing: 1967-06-19
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1987-06-19
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Abstract

Abstract A shredding or fluffing machine for fibrous material such as groundwood, comprising a toothed holding member and a shredding roller with teeth engaging the axial space between the teeth of the holding member with a depth of engagement less than half of the length of the shredding roller, preferably near zero, and a method for operating the machine with a peripheral speed of the shredding roller exceeding 20 m./sec.

Inventors

  • 👤 Allan Thale
  • 👤 Olav B Hovstad
  • 👤 Lennart Ivnas

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 06:18
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21B; D21B1/00; D21B1/04; D21B1/06; D21B1/066

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the shredding roller is rotated at a peripheral speed of from 20 to 50 m./sec.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the shredding roller is rotated at a peripheral speed of from 25 to 40 m./sec.

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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) 1974-01-11 1974-07-13 1975-01-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-01-11 1978-07-13 1979-01-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-01-11 1982-07-13 1983-01-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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