US3568238A
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Fluid drying apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-21
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-04-21
Abstract
Abstract AIR-OPERATED APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WATER FROM CANS TRAVELLING ON A CONVEYOR LINE, INCLUDES A PAIR OF PLENUM MEMBERS MOUNTED ABOVE THE CONVEYOR LINE AND CONNECTED TO AN AIR COMPRESSOR. EACH PLENUM HAS A BOTTOM WALL OVERLYING THE CANS TRAVELLING ON THE CONVEYOR LINE AND CONTAINING A SERIES OF INCLINED SLOTS ARRANGED TO DIRECT HIGH-VELOCITY JETS OF AIR IN SHEET-LIKE FORM UPON THE TOPS OF THE CANS TRAVELLING THEREBENEATH, IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE CANS AND AT AN ANGLE TO THE AXIS OF THE CONVEYOR LINE.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip L Fischer
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 20:21
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B15/00; F26B15/10; F26B15/12; F26B15/18; F26B21/00; F26B21/50; F26B21/55
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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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |