US3946829A
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Ultrasonic device
Assignee: Nippon Tokushu Togyo KK
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Filing: 1973-10-17
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1993-10-17
Abstract
Abstract An ultrasonic device for convergently radiating ultrasonic energy including a metallic ring vibrated to resonance by at least one electromechanical transducer fixed on the outer circumference of the ring, thereby to deliver high power ultrasonic waves from the inner circumference of the ring into the vacant center thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Eiji Mori
- 👤 Kozo Okada
- 👤 Saburo Ueno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:46
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/06; B06B1/0607; B06B1/0622; B06B1/0633; G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/18; G10K11/26; G10K11/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An ultrasonic device comprising: a plural segment, elongate, hollow tube of generally circular cross section; a metallic ring separating adjacent segments of said tube, each of said segments being secured to one of said metallic rings at a nodal point of radial vibration; and, a plurality of electromechanical transducers fixed to the radially outer circumference of said metallic ring, each of said plurality of transducers being adapted to be vibrationally energized to deliver ultrasonic waves from the inner circumference of said ring radially inward into the cavity defined by said hollow tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An ultrasonic device comprising: a plural segment, elongate, hollow tube of generally circular cross section; a metallic ring separating adjacent segments of said tube, each of said segments being secured to one of said metallic rings at a nodal point of radial vibration; and, a plurality of electromechanical transducers fixed to the radially outer circumference of said metallic ring, each of said plurality of transducers being adapted to be vibrationally energized to deliver ultrasonic waves from the inner circumference of said ring radially inward into the cavity defined by said hollow tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The ultrasonic device of claim 1 wherein each segment of said tube is provided with a flange on the outer circumference thereof, said flanges being spaced at the nodal points of longitudinal vibration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The ultrasonic device of claim 2 wherein the outer circumference of said ring is a regular polygon; and, wherein each of said transducers is on a fixed face corresponding to one side of said polygon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The ultrasonic device of claim 1 wherein the outer circumference of said ring is a regular polygon; and, wherein each of said transducers is on a fixed face corresponding to one side of said polygon.
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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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |