US3290793A
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Dry cleaner with refrigerated solvent reclaiming system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-04-29
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1983-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Jacobs
- 👤 Smilack Jacob
- 👤 Ira L Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:41
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F43/00; D06F43/08; D06F43/086; D06F43/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
IN A DRYER CLEANER SYSTEM THE COMBINATION OF, A PLURALITY OF DRYERS, A REFRIGERANT SYSTEM INCLUDING AN EVAPORATOR FOR CONDENSING VAPORIZED SOLVENT AND A CONDENSER CONDUITS FOR CONNECTING SAID DRYERS IN PARALLEL ACROSS SAID REFRIGERANT EVAPORATOR AND CONDENSER, MEANS INCLUDING SAID CONDUITS FOR CIRCULATING FLUID STREAMS THROUGH SAID DRYERS AND ACROSS SAID REFRIGERANT EVAPORATOR AND CONDENSER, FIRST AND SECOND FAN MEANS FOR DRAWING THE FLUID STREAMS FROM SAID DRYERS ACROSS SAID REFRIGERATOR EVAPORATOR AND CONDENSER, MEANS FORMING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE PASSAGEWAYS ACROSS SAID REFRIGATANT EVAPORAOTR AND CONDENSER EACH COMMUNICATING WITH ONLY ONE OF SAID DRYERS AND EACH HAVING ONE OF SAID FAN MEANS THEREIN FOR MAINTAINING A DESIRED CONCENTRATION OF VAPORIZED SOLVENTS IN THE VICINITY OF SAID EVAPORATOR TO INCREASE EXTRATION OF SOLVENT FROM THE RECIRCULATING STREAM, A THIRD FAN MEANS, A SWITCH RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE IN SAID REFRIGERANT CONDENSER FOR ACTUATING SAID THIRD FAN MEANS FOR CIRCULATING AMBIENT AIR ACROSS SAID CONDENSER TO MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE THEREIN AT A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, ACTUATABLE VALVE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONDUITS FOR SELECTIVELY COMMUNICATING SAID DRYERS WITH SAID REFRIGERANT EVAPORATOR AND CONDENSER AND ATMOSPHERE, AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE MEANS TO PROVIDE A PREDETERMINED SOLVENT RECLAIMING AND DEODORIZING CYCLE IN THE OPERATION OF SAID DRYERS.
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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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |