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Vibratory spiral conveyor chute and a resistance heating element
Assignee: VARTA Batterie AG
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract Heating for a vibratory spiral conveyor used to react powdery and gaseous substances is accomplished by an expanded metal resistance heater element positioned between adjacent turns of the conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Sauer
- 👤 Thomas Czerny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M4/00; H01M4/02; H01M4/36; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/16; C; C01; C01G; C01G37/00; C01G53/00; C01G53/05; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/19; B01J2219/194; B01J2219/1941; B01J2219/1944; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a system for producing reactions between powdery and gaseous substances, which system comprises a substantially flat-bottomed vibratory spiral conveyor chute postioned within a reaction vessel into which the said substances are introduced, the combination with said conveyor chute of a substantially planar expanded metal resistance heating element, insulating means for mounting the resistance heating element above and generally paralleling the flat bottom of the spiral conveyor chute, electrical connecting means for supplying the resistance element with electrical energy, portions adjacent the expanded metal body which are of unexpanded metal, and said connecting means comprising electrical connections from the outside of the reaction vessel to said unexpanded portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a system for producing reactions between powdery and gaseous substances, which system comprises a substantially flat-bottomed vibratory spiral conveyor chute postioned within a reaction vessel into which the said substances are introduced, the combination with said conveyor chute of a substantially planar expanded metal resistance heating element, insulating means for mounting the resistance heating element above and generally paralleling the flat bottom of the spiral conveyor chute, electrical connecting means for supplying the resistance element with electrical energy, portions adjacent the expanded metal body which are of unexpanded metal, and said connecting means comprising electrical connections from the outside of the reaction vessel to said unexpanded portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the unexpanded metal portions are positioned at opposite ends of the expanded metal body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1, wherein different portions of the body are expanded to different degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the mounting means positon the expanded metal body approximately midway between adjacent turns of the spiral conveyor chute.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |