US4636170A
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Kiln furniture setter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-03-13
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2006-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A kiln furniture setter used to support and transport greenware into a kiln to be fired comprising a multiple column support structure with sequential rotation of supports to eject greenware from said supports by the rotation of the support columns in respect to horizontal movement of the carrier on a conveyor belt.
Inventors
- 👤 David Stupka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:50
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27D; F27D5/00; F27D5/0006; F27D5/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An improvement to a kiln furniture support and transport setter, the kiln furniture comprising a base having spaced receptacles therein, a top member having spaced receptacles therein, columns positioned between said receptacles and within said receptacles, a plurality of vertically spaced posts extending from each of said columns for holding and spacing of ceramic ware thereon, the improvement comprising means for rotation of said columns from a ceramic wear support position, said means for rotation comprising activation flaps positioned on each of said columns in angularly disposed relation to said posts, means for engaging said activation flaps sequentially from column to column, means for ejecting said ceramic ware from said kiln furniture and wherein said kiln furniture is positioned on a conveyor belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An improvement to a kiln furniture support and transport setter, the kiln furniture comprising a base having spaced receptacles therein, a top member having spaced receptacles therein, columns positioned between said receptacles and within said receptacles, a plurality of vertically spaced posts extending from each of said columns for holding and spacing of ceramic ware thereon, the improvement comprising means for rotation of said columns from a ceramic wear support position, said means for rotation comprising activation flaps positioned on each of said columns in angularly disposed relation to said posts, means for engaging said activation flaps sequentially from column to column, means for ejecting said ceramic ware from said kiln furniture and wherein said kiln furniture is positioned on a conveyor belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The improvement to a kiln furniture support and transport setter of claim 1 wherein said means for engaging said activator flaps comprising column activators adjacent said belt having engagement members extending outwardly therefrom along its longitudinal axis, said engagement member in registrable alignment with said activation flaps and are rotatable on said longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improvement to a kiln furniture support and transport setter of claim 1 wherein said means for ejecting said ceramic ware from said kiln furniture setter comprises an arm extending from one of said columns aligned so as to engage and eject the ceramic ware upon rotation of said column.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement to a filn furniture support and transport setter of claim 2 wherein spaced index posts are secured on said kiln furniture sequentially engaging said column activators.
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) | 1990-01-12 | 1990-07-14 | 1991-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-12 | 1994-07-14 | 1995-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-12 | 1998-07-14 | 1999-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |