US3096774A
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Automatic ultrasonic cleaning device
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1961-03-13
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-03-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rand Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:40
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23G; C23G5/00; C23G5/02; C23G5/04; B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A CLEANING APPARATUS FOR DEGREASING MACHINED PARTS COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN IMMERSION CHAMBER ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A DEGREASING SOLVENT, A WHEEL WITHIN SAID HOUSING SPOKES EXTENDING FROM A HUB, SAID HUB BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A SHAFT WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A CYLINDER AT THE END OF EACH SPOKE BEING MOUNTED PISTON WITHIN EACH CYLINDER, EACH SPOKE BEING HOLLOW, MEANS INCLUDING THE HOLLOW SPOKES FOR SELECTIVELY RECIPROCATING SAID PISTONS IN A DIRECTION RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM SAID HUB, EACH CYLINDER HAVING A CONTAINER RETENTION MEANS THEREON, EACH PISTON OF SAID CONTAINER RETENTION A CONTAINER AGAINST A PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER RETENTION MEANS, AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER DISPOSED WITHIN THE SOLVENT ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID WHEEL, AND MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ROTATING SAID WHEEL SO THAT EACH OF SAID CONTAINER RETENTION MEANS IS DISPOSED WITHIN THE SOLVENT ADJACENT SAID TRANSDUCER FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A CLEANING APPARATUS FOR DEGREASING MACHINED PARTS COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN IMMERSION CHAMBER ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A DEGREASING SOLVENT, A WHEEL WITHIN SAID HOUSING SPOKES EXTENDING FROM A HUB, SAID HUB BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A SHAFT WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A CYLINDER AT THE END OF EACH SPOKE BEING MOUNTED PISTON WITHIN EACH CYLINDER, EACH SPOKE BEING HOLLOW, MEANS INCLUDING THE HOLLOW SPOKES FOR SELECTIVELY RECIPROCATING SAID PISTONS IN A DIRECTION RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM SAID HUB, EACH CYLINDER HAVING A CONTAINER RETENTION MEANS THEREON, EACH PISTON OF SAID CONTAINER RETENTION A CONTAINER AGAINST A PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER RETENTION MEANS, AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER DISPOSED WITHIN THE SOLVENT ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID WHEEL, AND MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ROTATING SAID WHEEL SO THAT EACH OF SAID CONTAINER RETENTION MEANS IS DISPOSED WITHIN THE SOLVENT ADJACENT SAID TRANSDUCER FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |