US3588951A
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Fractional disintegrating apparatus
Assignee: WILLIAM G HEGMANN
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Filing: 1968-11-08
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING COMMINUTED MATERIAL WHEREIN A STREAM OF MOLTEN MATERIAL IS SUBJECTED TO HIGH PRESSURE FLUID BLASTS WHICH BREAK THE MATERIAL INTO PARTICLES WHICH WILL SOLIDIFY WHEN COOLED. THE SPECIFIC IMPROVEMENT OF THE INVENTION INVOLVES THE PROVISION OF NOZZLE MEANS FOR DIRECTING A FIRST BLAST ONTO AN EXPOSED SURFACE OF A MOVING STREAM OF MOLTEN MATERIAL. THE NOZZLE MEANS INCLUDES AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL OUTLET FOR DIRECTING ADDITIONAL BLASTS ONTO THE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE MOVING STREAM AT A POINT DOWNSTREAM OF THE FIRST CONTACT. MEANS ARE PROVIDED FOR REGULATING THE STREAM TO FACILITATE THE FOMATION OF SATISFACTORY PRODUCT.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Hegmann
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2026-10-25 23:50
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22F; B22F9/00; B22F9/02; B22F9/06; B22F9/08; B22F9/082
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |