US4617743A
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Dryer insert, holder, container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-28
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Granted: 1986-10-21
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Expires: 2005-01-28
Abstract
Abstract An article holding container for a rotary drum dryer comprised of a compartment for holding hosiery, tennis shoes, etc. The compartment is separated into multiple chambers by divider insert means. The compartment is secured inside the drum by an expandable rod with skid resistant means at the ends thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Barnard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:06
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B25/00; F26B25/06; F26B25/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An article holding container for insertion into a rotary drum dryer comprising: a. compartment means to hold articles of clothing or any other article desired; b. divider insert means to separate said compartment means into multiple chambers; c. perforations in said compartment means and said divider means; d. door, snap on type, for closing said compartment means; e. expandable rod means to secure said article holding container to interior of said dryer; f. spring means that will allow said expandable rod means to expand or contract; g. skid resistant means at end of said expandable rod means that will secure said expandable rod means to interior of said dryer; h. expandable rod lock means which will lock said expandable rod means in the expanded or contracted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An article holding container for insertion into a rotary drum dryer comprising: a. compartment means to hold articles of clothing or any other article desired; b. divider insert means to separate said compartment means into multiple chambers; c. perforations in said compartment means and said divider means; d. door, snap on type, for closing said compartment means; e. expandable rod means to secure said article holding container to interior of said dryer; f. spring means that will allow said expandable rod means to expand or contract; g. skid resistant means at end of said expandable rod means that will secure said expandable rod means to interior of said dryer; h. expandable rod lock means which will lock said expandable rod means in the expanded or contracted position.
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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) | 1989-10-20 | 1990-04-21 | 1990-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-20 | 1994-04-21 | 1994-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-20 | 1998-04-21 | 1998-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |