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Pneumatic powder flow diverting device
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-16
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Granted: 1979-08-21
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Expires: 1997-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A pneumatic powder flow diverting device for use in conjunction with an apparatus for the electrostatic coating of can bodies which are sequentially positioned for receiving the powder coating. A pneumatic switching device is provided so that powder is directed to the position of a can body to be coated only when a can body is located in that position. A return line returns the powder flow to a powder source during the time between can bodies. The pneumatic switching device utilizes small air jets for diverting the powder flow between the coating apparatus and the return line with a minimal amount of air being required to effect the switching operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:42
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/14; B05B7/1404; B05B7/1468; B05B12/00; B05B12/02; B05B12/06; B05B5/00; B05B5/16; B05B5/1683; B65; B65G; B65G53/00; B65G53/34; B65G53/52; B65G53/528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A pneumatic powder flow diverting device comprising a powder-gas admixture supply line, a delivery line and a return line for selectively receiving a powder-gas admixture from said supply line, said delivery line and said return line being arranged in a V pattern and in intersecting relation to define an intersection tapering towards said supply line; said supply line, said delivery line and said return line all being of substantially the same cross section adjacent said intersection, said supply line opening directly into said intersection at a point where the intersection is of a width greater than the width of said supply line with there being a shoulder at each side of said supply line, and diverter lines opening into said intersection on opposite sides of said supply line immediately adjacent said shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A pneumatic powder flow diverting device comprising a powder-gas admixture supply line, a delivery line and a return line for selectively receiving a powder-gas admixture from said supply line, said delivery line and said return line being arranged in a V pattern and in intersecting relation to define an intersection tapering towards said supply line; said supply line, said delivery line and said return line all being of substantially the same cross section adjacent said intersection, said supply line opening directly into said intersection at a point where the intersection is of a width greater than the width of said supply line with there being a shoulder at each side of said supply line, and diverter lines opening into said intersection on opposite sides of said supply line immediately adjacent said shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The diverting device of claim 1 wherein said diverter lines are of a materially reduced cross section as compared to said supply line, said delivery line and said return line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The diverting device of claim 2 wherein all of said lines are generally rectangular in cross section and of the same height; and at least said supply line, said delivery line and said return line have rounded corners for eliminating powder build up areas.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The diverting device of claim 1 wherein said diverter lines are in generally opposed relation and each diverter line is disposed at an angle less than 90° and on the order of 85° to prevent powder from being diverted into the other of said diverter lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The diverting device of claim 4 wherein said angle is on the order of 85°.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The diverting device of claim 1 wherein there is a powder supply and an air supply connected to said supply line, and said return line is connected to said powder supply, and wherein said air supply is also coupled to said diverter lines and is oil free and has a dew point on the order of -10° F.
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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) | 1982-08-20 | 1983-02-19 | 1983-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-20 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-20 | 1991-02-19 | 1991-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |