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US4048504A
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Method and apparatus for treating flowable material
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1975-02-25
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-02-25
Abstract
Abstract The flowable material is directed through an irradiation zone in a thin layer and in a free fall. In one embodiment, the material is accelerated by one or more rollers prior to entry into the irradiation zone. The thin layer may be directed vertically or horizontally past one or more electron beams.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst Bosshard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:29
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/08; B01J19/081; B01J19/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for treating a flowable material comprising a pair of rollers defining a gap therebetween to form a flow of the flowable material passing in free fall from said rollers into a thin vertical layer, said rollers being counter-rotating to accelerate the flow of material in the direction of free fall prior to formation of said thin layer; and at least one electron beam generator for directing an electron beam perpendicularly onto said layer below said rollers to form an irradiation zone, said generator moving said beam horizontally to and fro across said thin layer of falling material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for treating a flowable material comprising a pair of rollers defining a gap therebetween to form a flow of the flowable material passing in free fall from said rollers into a thin vertical layer, said rollers being counter-rotating to accelerate the flow of material in the direction of free fall prior to formation of said thin layer; and at least one electron beam generator for directing an electron beam perpendicularly onto said layer below said rollers to form an irradiation zone, said generator moving said beam horizontally to and fro across said thin layer of falling material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rollers have a circumferential speed whereby the radial acceleration at the surface of said rollers is greater than the acceleration due to gravity.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
111 words
An apparatus for treating a flowable material comprising a hopper for receiving a flowable material; a pair of rollers below said hopper, said rollers defining a gap therebetween to form a flow of the flowable material passing in free fall from said rollers into a thin vertical layer, said rollers being counter-rotating to accelerate the flow of material in the direction of free fall prior to formation of said thin layer; and at least one electron beam generator for directing an electron beam perpendicularly onto said layer below said rollers to form an irradiation zone, said generator moving said beam horizontally to and fro across said thin layer of falling material.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
111 words
An apparatus for treating a flowable material comprising a hopper for receiving a flowable material; a pair of rollers below said hopper, said rollers defining a gap therebetween to form a flow of the flowable material passing in free fall from said rollers into a thin vertical layer, said rollers being counter-rotating to accelerate the flow of material in the direction of free fall prior to formation of said thin layer; and at least one electron beam generator for directing an electron beam perpendicularly onto said layer below said rollers to form an irradiation zone, said generator moving said beam horizontally to and fro across said thin layer of falling material.
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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 |