US4273618A
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Baffle for alcohol stills
Assignee: Injection Plastics and Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1980-07-28
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 2000-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A baffle for use in an alcohol still. The baffle is provided with a concentric series of openings spaced and arranged to accommodate substantially even dispersement therethrough of steam at required temperature and pressure. Ribs on the baffle enhance uniformity of flow through openings throughout the baffle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Strang, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:03
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/14; B01D3/16; B01D3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A baffle for an alcohol still, said baffle comprising a body having an upper cooking surface and lower refracting surface and a plurality of concentric series of spaced openings therethrough, a collection cup extending upwardly from said cooking surface, an open-ended downcomer tube carried by said body and projecting above said cooking surface and below said refracting surface, spacer means carried by said baffle and including an upwardly projecting socket and a downwardly projecting portion axially aligned with said socket, said downwardly projecting spacer of one baffle interfitting with and supported by the socket of another baffle, said spacer means being substantially centrally located on said body, said collection cup and downcomer tube being arranged in complementary relation for alignment with cooperating complementary parts of adjacent baffles, said refracting surface having a plurality of substantially radial ribs and a plurality of spaced concentric ribs projecting downwardly from said refracting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A baffle for an alcohol still, said baffle comprising a body having an upper cooking surface and lower refracting surface and a plurality of concentric series of spaced openings therethrough, a collection cup extending upwardly from said cooking surface, an open-ended downcomer tube carried by said body and projecting above said cooking surface and below said refracting surface, spacer means carried by said baffle and including an upwardly projecting socket and a downwardly projecting portion axially aligned with said socket, said downwardly projecting spacer of one baffle interfitting with and supported by the socket of another baffle, said spacer means being substantially centrally located on said body, said collection cup and downcomer tube being arranged in complementary relation for alignment with cooperating complementary parts of adjacent baffles, said refracting surface having a plurality of substantially radial ribs and a plurality of spaced concentric ribs projecting downwardly from said refracting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The baffle of claim 1, wherein said openings are arcuate and differ in size in different circumferential series thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The baffle of claim 1, wherein said baffle is formed of a molded polyester material inert in the presence of steam and alcohol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The baffle of claim 1 wherein said baffle is formed of nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The baffle of claim 1, and apertured extension means releasably anchored to the margin of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The baffle of claim 5, wherein a plurality of spaced pins project upwardly from said cooking surface, said extension means having openings fitting around and anchored to said pins.
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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) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |