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Method of processing and transporting articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-16
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A method of processing and transporting articles from a first location to a second location, the articles being initially loaded in a movable transport vehicle, such as a tractor trailer, having a body portion which includes a microwave oven and an access opening capable of receiving microwave energy therethrough. The vehicle is transported to at least one microwave energy station whereat at least microwave energy is emitted through the access opening to heat the articles and where equipment can be employed to monitor and control the processing. The vehicle is then moved from the microwave generator station to a second location whereat the body portion is either stored or the heated articles removed therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin L Levinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:59
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B11/00; B28B11/24; B28B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of heating and transporting articles from a first location to a second location, which comprises: loading the articles at the first location in a motor-operated vehicle having a body portion which includes a microwave cavity and an access opening capable of receiving microwave energy therethrough; driving the motor-operated vehicle to a microwave generator source whereat the access opening is in spaced relationship thereto; emitting microwave energy through the access opening and into the microwave cavity to heat the articles therein; and driving the motor-operated vehicle from the microwave generator source to the second location.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of heating and transporting articles from a first location to a second location, which comprises: loading the articles at the first location in a motor-operated vehicle having a body portion which includes a microwave cavity and an access opening capable of receiving microwave energy therethrough; driving the motor-operated vehicle to a microwave generator source whereat the access opening is in spaced relationship thereto; emitting microwave energy through the access opening and into the microwave cavity to heat the articles therein; and driving the motor-operated vehicle from the microwave generator source to the second location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method, according to claim 1, wherein the articles are cooled during movement to the second location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method, according to claim 1, wherein the body portion and articles therein are stored at the second location.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method, according to claim 1, wherein the articles are removed at the second location.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein the motor-operated vehicle is the trailer portion of a tractor trailer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein the motor-operated vehicle is a railway car.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein the motor-operated vehicle is driven from the microwave generator source to a second microwave generator source whereat the cavity receives additional microwave energy, prior to further movement to the second location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of resistive particles is loaded into the oven with the articles, said particles converting microwave energy into heat energy for providing additional heat to the articles during processing and transport to the second location.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein the microwave cavity is contained within heat insulating material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of motor-operated vehicles are successively driven to the microwave energy source for receiving microwave energy to heat the articles in said vehicles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method, according to claim 4, wherein processing conditions within the microwave cavity are constantly monitored.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method, according to claim 11, wherein required additives are introduced into the microwave cavity responsive to said monitoring of the processing conditions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method, according to claim 5, wherein each of the body portion cavities is initially subjected to a first preheat microwave generator source for receiving a desired quantity of microwave energy therein for preheating the articles prior to successive movement of the motor-operated vehicles to the first mentioned microwave generator source.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method, according to claim 13, wherein each of the body portion of the motor-operated vehicles is stored at a storage area for various cooling periods of time.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 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 |