US3107171A
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Process for controlling warehouse atmosphere
Assignee: W E STONE AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1960-07-05
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1980-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bert N Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:20
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/14; A23B7/144; A23B7/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE OXYGEN CONTENT OF THE ATMOSPHERE IN A GIVEN CLOSED VENT-EQUIPPED PRODUCE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO A PREDETERMINED LOW LEVEL TO RETARD RESPIRATION OF THE PRODUCE, BURNING A CARBONACEOUS FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AIR OF SUFFICIENT QUANTITY FOR COMPLETE COMBUSTION TO GASEOUS PRODUCTS COMPRISING CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN AND WATER, DEPURATING THE GAS MIXTURE BY ABSORBING THE CARBON DIOXIDE THEREFROM BY A DEPURATING SOLUTION, HEATING SAID DEPURATING SOLUTION BY SAID BURNING TO BOIL OFF THE ABSORBED CARBON DIOXIDE, COOLING AND RECYCLING THE DEPURATING SOLUTION, AND FORCING THE DEPURATED GAS MIXTURE INTO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE OXYGEN CONTENT OF THE ATMOSPHERE IN A GIVEN CLOSED VENT-EQUIPPED PRODUCE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO A PREDETERMINED LOW LEVEL TO RETARD RESPIRATION OF THE PRODUCE, BURNING A CARBONACEOUS FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AIR OF SUFFICIENT QUANTITY FOR COMPLETE COMBUSTION TO GASEOUS PRODUCTS COMPRISING CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN AND WATER, DEPURATING THE GAS MIXTURE BY ABSORBING THE CARBON DIOXIDE THEREFROM BY A DEPURATING SOLUTION, HEATING SAID DEPURATING SOLUTION BY SAID BURNING TO BOIL OFF THE ABSORBED CARBON DIOXIDE, COOLING AND RECYCLING THE DEPURATING SOLUTION, AND FORCING THE DEPURATED GAS MIXTURE INTO THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |