US3934355A
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Apparatus for storing grains and other vegetable products
Assignee: Syneco Industri AB
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Filing: 1974-06-04
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1994-06-04
Abstract
Abstract Storage of grains and other vegetable products in a large-capacity silo having air-tight walls, bottom and roof and air conditioning means, which is arranged to supply air of controlled moisture content and temperature. The silo has double walls defining a space and said air supplying means is connectible either to the storage space of the silo through aeration openings in the silo bottom or to said space between the silo walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Claes Martin Weibull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:18
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B9/00; F26B9/06; F26B9/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A large-capacity silo for storing grains and other vegetable products, comprising air-tight outer wall, bottom and roof, means for charging the silo with grains to be stored therein, means for distributing said grains in the silo, means for withdrawing said grains from the silo, an air conditioning unit having an outlet side for supplying to the silo air of controlled moisture content and temperature, aeration means for causing the supplied air to flow through the grains stored in the silo, an inner wall defining with said outer wall a space which extends at least over the major part of the boundary surface of the silo, first means for connecting said air conditioning unit to said space between the silo walls, said aeration means comprising aeration opening means located at the silo bottom and means operable independently of the first means for connecting the outlet side of the air conditioning unit to said aeration opening
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A large-capacity silo for storing grains and other vegetable products, comprising air-tight outer wall, bottom and roof, means for charging the silo with grains to be stored therein, means for distributing said grains in the silo, means for withdrawing said grains from the silo, an air conditioning unit having an outlet side for supplying to the silo air of controlled moisture content and temperature, aeration means for causing the supplied air to flow through the grains stored in the silo, an inner wall defining with said outer wall a space which extends at least over the major part of the boundary surface of the silo, first means for connecting said air conditioning unit to said space between the silo walls, said aeration means comprising aeration opening means located at the silo bottom and means operable independently of the first means for connecting the outlet side of the air conditioning unit to said aeration opening
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A large-capacity silo as in claim 1, in which means for supplying disinfectants is connected to a line, extending between the air conditioning unit and the silo for admixing disinfectant to such air as is
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A large-capacity silo as in claim 1 having an air outlet opening in the silo roof, said air conditioning unit has an air inlet side connected to
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A large-capacity silo as in claim 3 wherein said inner wall is formed of an air-tight material, and said space between said walls is in communication with an upper interior area of said silo adjacent to said roof, whereby air introduced into said space is released above the level of grain in the silo for return to the air conditioning unit via the air
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A large-capacity silo as in claim 3 having a valve means for closing
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A large-capacity silo as in claim 4, in which means for supplying disinfectants is connected to a line, extending between the air conditioning unit and the silo for admixing disinfectant to such air as is caused to flow through the grains stored in the silo.
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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) | 1979-01-26 | 1979-07-28 | 1980-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-07-28 | 1984-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-26 | 1987-07-28 | 1988-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |