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Feed pipe for conveying sticky bulk material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-20
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 1998-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A feed pipe for conveying sticky bulk material from a bunker outlet vertically downward to a conveyor apparatus wherein the feed pipe is comprised of a plurality of truncated conical sections tapering downwards, the axial length and the diameter of the tubular sections being dimensioned such that arching of the bulk material is avoided.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Langen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G11/00; B65G11/16; B65G11/166; B65G11/08; B65G11/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A vertically mounted feed pipe for gravity feeding from a bunker outlet into a conveying apparatus bulk material having a tendency to arch, said feed pipe consisting of a plurality of serially connected downwardly tapering tubular members of substantially identical design having a ratio of their axial length to their average diameter which is smaller than that required for arching of the bulk material to occur and at least one of said tubular members having about its inner circumference first and second surface portions having different coefficients of friction with respect to the bulk material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A vertically mounted feed pipe for gravity feeding from a bunker outlet into a conveying apparatus bulk material having a tendency to arch, said feed pipe consisting of a plurality of serially connected downwardly tapering tubular members of substantially identical design having a ratio of their axial length to their average diameter which is smaller than that required for arching of the bulk material to occur and at least one of said tubular members having about its inner circumference first and second surface portions having different coefficients of friction with respect to the bulk material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A feed pipe as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one tubular member is made of steel and is provided with plastic coatings at each second surface portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A feed pipe as set forth in claim 2 wherein at least two adjacent tubular members have said coating and the coated portions of one tubular member are staggered in circumferential direction with respect to those of the other member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-31 | 1985-03-02 | 1985-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-31 | 1989-03-02 | 1989-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-03-02 | 1993-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |