US2768903A
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Method and apparatus for applying flocking to an article
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-06-18
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Granted: 1956-10-30
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Expires: 1973-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto W Schick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:58
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/16; B05C; B05C19/00; B05C19/001; B05C19/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
THE METHOD OF APPLYING FLOCK PARTICLES TO AN ARTICLE HAVING A STICKY SURFACE ON A TABLE OR THE LIKE IN A CLOSED HOUSING COMPRISING, AGITATING SAID FLOCK PARTICLES TO FRICTIONALLY IMPART A STATIC CHARGE TO THE PARTICLES AS THEY PASS THROUGH A SCREEN ABOVE SAID ARTICLE, CREATING A MAGNETIC FIELD FOR IMPARTING VIBRATION TO THE TABLE UPON WHICH THE ARTICLE IS PLACED WHEREBY THE FIBERS OF THE FLOCK PARTICLES FALLING FROM THE SCREEN WILL ASSUME A VERTICAL POSITION AND ONE END OF SUCH FIBERS ADHERE TO SAID ARTICLE SO THAT SAID FIBERS WILL BE IN PARALLELISM TO ONE ANOTHER TO PROVIDE A THICK SMOOTH FINISH ON THE ARTICLE, AND RETURNING THE EXCESS FLOCK PARTICLES TO SAID HOUSING FOR REUSE.
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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) | 1959-10-30 | 1960-04-30 | 1960-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-10-30 | 1964-04-30 | 1964-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-10-30 | 1968-04-30 | 1968-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |