US4496086A
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Devices which comprise a helical spring used as conveying, extracting, quantity-controlling or mixing means
Assignee: PARI SYMAC
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Filing: 1982-05-05
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A rotating helical coiled spring for conveying, extracting, quantity-controlling or mixing particulate products. A supple material such as a brush is attached to the periphery of the spring and brushes against a rigid wall or tube as the spring is rotated thereby propelling the particulate product in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Duchadeau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:08
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F27/00; B01F27/05; B01F27/11; B01F27/118; B65; B65G; B65G33/00; B65G33/08; B65G33/12; B65G33/14; B65G33/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In a conveying, extracting, quantity-controlling or mixing apparatus having a rotating helical spring moving with respect to a rigid wall, the improvement comprising: a helical brush member of outwardly extending supple filaments which are gripped by one of their ends in a helical member of U-shaped cross-section which is fixed laterally on the helical spring and presents the free ends of the supple filaments in contact with the rigid wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a conveying, extracting, quantity-controlling or mixing apparatus having a rotating helical spring moving with respect to a rigid wall, the improvement comprising: a helical brush member of outwardly extending supple filaments which are gripped by one of their ends in a helical member of U-shaped cross-section which is fixed laterally on the helical spring and presents the free ends of the supple filaments in contact with the rigid wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Improvement to devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein the helical member gripping the supple filaments of the brush is secured to the helical spring by means of fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
Improvement to devices as claimed in claim 1 wherein the helical spring is mounted for rotation in a tubular element of which the wall is in contact with the free end of the supple filaments of the helical brush mounted on said helical spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
Improvement to devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a helical spring inside which a rod is co-axially mounted, the rod having an outer diameter less than the inner diameter of the spring, said spring and said rod being placed inside a tubular element of which the wall is in contact on the inside with a helical brush fixed on the periphery of the helical spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
Improvement to devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is an extractor placed at the base of a reservoir of product and comprising a container with a flat bottom on which are longitudinally juxtaposed helical springs equipped on their periphery with a helical brush of which the supple filaments are in contact with the bottom wall of the extractor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
Improvement to devices as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is a dispenser presenting a tubular element with at least one orifice to allow the product through and in which is placed a helical spring equipped on its periphery with a helical brush of which the supple filaments are in contact with the wall of the tubular element.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |