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Rotating sonic energy wave
Assignee: SWEN SONICS Corp A CORP OF IA
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Filing: 1972-09-15
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-09-15
Abstract
Abstract The output of a single sonic generator is rotated to different transducers separately located on a diaphragm of a tank containing cleaning fluid. The rotating of the output to different transducers establishes a ripple action in the cleaning fluid to vary energy levels at any given location within the tank. The varying energy levels allows the gas formed within the fluid to rise to the top of the cleaning fluid in a process called degassing. Rotation of the output may be accomp lished by interrupting the output of the sonic generator and, while the output is interrupted, to switch the connection to another transducer. The switching of the output of the sonic generator from transducer to transducer varies the standing wave pattern, thereby allowing the gas to rise to the surface. The interrupting of the sonic output and the switching action are accomplished by specially designed solid state circuits to obtain optimum performance.
Inventors
- 👤 H Ratcliff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:51
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/0207; B06B1/0223; B06B1/023; B06B2201/00; B06B2201/20; B06B2201/70; B06B2201/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A rotating sonic energy apparatus for varying energy wave patterns, said apparatus comprising: a source of sonic energy; means for generating a timing pulse; means for interrupting said sonic energy source for a short time interval when said interrupting means receives said timing pulse from said generating means; switching means responsive to said timing pulse, said switching means being connected to said sonic energy source; and a plurality of loads connected to said switching means, said switching means and said loads being so arranged that only one load is energized between each timing pulse with a different load being energized thereafter until all loads have been energized, then the cycle begins repeating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A rotating sonic energy apparatus for varying energy wave patterns, said apparatus comprising: a source of sonic energy; means for generating a timing pulse; means for interrupting said sonic energy source for a short time interval when said interrupting means receives said timing pulse from said generating means; switching means responsive to said timing pulse, said switching means being connected to said sonic energy source; and a plurality of loads connected to said switching means, said switching means and said loads being so arranged that only one load is energized between each timing pulse with a different load being energized thereafter until all loads have been energized, then the cycle begins repeating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The rotating sonic energy appartus of claim 1 further comprising a means for delaying response by said switching means to said timing pulse, delay in the response to said timing pulse allowing said sonic energy source to be completely interrupted by said interrupting means before changing loads by said switching means, all switching means being completed in said short time interval.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The rotating sonic energy apparatus, as recited in claim 2, wherein said switching means comprises: relay means for connecting said sonic energy source to said loads; and counting means for energizing said relay means to allow cyclic opeRation of said load in response to said timing pulse.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The rotating sonic energy apparatus, as recited in claim 3, wherein said interrupting means grounds said sonic energy source during said short time interval.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The rotating sonic energy apparatus, as recited in claim 3, wherein said loads are transducer means used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, said loads being located apart on a diaphragm to create varying energy levels within a cleaning fluid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The rotating sonic energy apparatus, as recited in claim 5, wherein said generating means includes a unijunction transistor network that generates said timing pulse.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The rotating sonic energy apparatus, as recited in claim 2, further comprising a shaping means for changing said timing pulse into a voltage of a predetermined duration and value.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
106 words
A device for varying energy levels within a medium, said device comprising: means for generating varying electrical energy; means for converting said varying electrical energy into mechanical energy within said medium; means for shutting down said generating means for a brief time interval in response to a timing pulse; and means for switching said generating means from one portion of said converting means to another portion of said converting means in response to said timing pulse, said switching means switching said generating means while said shutdown means has shut down said generating means, thereby continually varying energy levels within said medium and preserving said switching means.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
106 words
A device for varying energy levels within a medium, said device comprising: means for generating varying electrical energy; means for converting said varying electrical energy into mechanical energy within said medium; means for shutting down said generating means for a brief time interval in response to a timing pulse; and means for switching said generating means from one portion of said converting means to another portion of said converting means in response to said timing pulse, said switching means switching said generating means while said shutdown means has shut down said generating means, thereby continually varying energy levels within said medium and preserving said switching means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device for varying energy levels, as recited in claim 8, further comprising a timing means for generating said timing pulse, said timing pulse controlling said switching means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device for varying energy levels as recited in claim 9, wherein said switching means includes a means for delaying said timing pulse so that said generating means is not switched until said shutdown means has shut down said generating means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device for varying energy levels, as recited in claim 10, wherein said switching means further includes relay means and control counter means for switching said generating means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device for varying energy levels, as recited in claim 11, wherein said energy levels are in the sonic range and converting means are sonic transducers that create mechanical energy in said medium.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device for varying energy levels, as recited in claim 12, wherein said timing means is a pulse generator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device for varying energy levels, as recited in claim 13, further comprising means for shaping electrical signals from said pulse generator and said control counter means, said shaping means changing said electrical signals to usable energy levels.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device for varying energy levels, as recited in claim 12, wherein said relay means are reed relays and said generating means is a sonic generator with said shutdown means grounding the input to said sonic generator upon receiving said timing pulse.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |