US3558105A
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Can cooling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-05-29
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-05-29
Abstract
Abstract An inclined enclosed chute is mounted upon a coil spring suspension. Individual motor driven means cause transverse and longitudinal vibration of the chute. A water spray system is disposed in spaced relationship to the bottom of the chute. Heated containers enter through a port in the upper end of the inclined chute and are subjected to the simultaneous effects of agitation and cooling due to the vibrating and water spray systems, respectively. An exit port is provided in the lower end of the chute for further distribution of containers passing therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A Moritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:06
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D13/00; F25D13/06; A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/80; A23B2/803; A23B2/8033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A container handling device comprising container guiding means for directing container motion along a preselected path, fixed support means, flexibly yieldable means mounted between said support means, and said guiding means for yieldingly suspending the latter, agitation means operatively associated with said guiding means for causing agitation of the contents of handled containers during said container motion and means for cooling said containers during said container motion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A container handling device comprising container guiding means for directing container motion along a preselected path, fixed support means, flexibly yieldable means mounted between said support means, and said guiding means for yieldingly suspending the latter, agitation means operatively associated with said guiding means for causing agitation of the contents of handled containers during said container motion and means for cooling said containers during said container motion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device set forth in claim 1 wherein said agitation means include first agitation means for imparting transverse reciprocating motion to said guiding means and further including simultaneously operable second agitator means for imparting longitudinal reciprocating motion to said guiding means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device set forth in claim 2 wherein said second agitation means is operatively connected to one end portion of said guiding means and further wherein said first agitation means is operatively connected to a medial longitudinal portion of said guiding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A The device set forth in claim 1 wherein said container cooling means includes a plurality of liquid spraying nozzles disposed in said containers, said nozzles being oriented to cause spraying of said liquid about the of each container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
A container handling device comprising an inclined chute ford directing a plurality of containers theredown, a stationary support structure a plurality of coil springs mounted between said support structure and said chute thereby flexingly suspending said chute, first agitator means and second agitator means for respectively imparting reciprocating transverse and reciprocating longitudinal motion to said chute thereby causing a thorough mixing of the contents in each container and liquid spray means disposed in spaced relation to said containers and causing spraying of liquid on said containers during their motion down said chute.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A container handling device comprising an inclined chute ford directing a plurality of containers theredown, a stationary support structure a plurality of coil springs mounted between said support structure and said chute thereby flexingly suspending said chute, first agitator means and second agitator means for respectively imparting reciprocating transverse and reciprocating longitudinal motion to said chute thereby causing a thorough mixing of the contents in each container and liquid spray means disposed in spaced relation to said containers and causing spraying of liquid on said containers during their motion down said chute.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 5 including means for feeding said containers to said chute and further including a collection and packing station disposed adjacent said chute at a lower end thereof for conveying said containers from said chute.
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |