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US3346034A
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Thin film processing apparatus
Assignee: Artisan Industries Inc
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Filing: 1966-12-21
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1986-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donovan James
- 👤 Mendelsohn Max
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:13
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D1/00; B01D1/22; B01D1/222; B01D1/228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
AN IMPROVED FLUID PROCESSING APPARATUS OF A ROTARY, HORIZONTAL OR INCLINED THIN-FILM TYPE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: (A) A CLOSED CHAMBER CHARACTERIZED BY AN INTERIOR WALL DEFINING A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION; (B) A ROTOR WITHIN A PORTION OF THE CHAMBER; (C) MEANS TO ROTATE THE ROTOR; (D) ROTOR BLADES SECURED TO THE ROTOR FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, THE BLADES GENERALLY, RADIALLY AND AXIALLY ARRANGED FROM THE ROTOR AND EXTENDING INTO A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INTERIOR WALLS; (E) AN INLET IN THE CHAMBER FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF FEED MATERIAL TO BE PROCESSED; (F) A PRODUCT OUTLET IN THE ROTOR CONTAINING PORTION OF THE CHAMBER SPACED APART FROM THE INLET FOR REMOVAL OF PROCESSED MATERIAL FROM THE CHAMBER; (G) A VAPOR CHAMBER IN THE CLOSED CHAMBER AND ADJACENT ONE END OF THE ROTOR CONTAINING PORTION OF THE CHAMBER;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
AN IMPROVED FLUID PROCESSING APPARATUS OF A ROTARY, HORIZONTAL OR INCLINED THIN-FILM TYPE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: (A) A CLOSED CHAMBER CHARACTERIZED BY AN INTERIOR WALL DEFINING A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION; (B) A ROTOR WITHIN A PORTION OF THE CHAMBER; (C) MEANS TO ROTATE THE ROTOR; (D) ROTOR BLADES SECURED TO THE ROTOR FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, THE BLADES GENERALLY, RADIALLY AND AXIALLY ARRANGED FROM THE ROTOR AND EXTENDING INTO A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INTERIOR WALLS; (E) AN INLET IN THE CHAMBER FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF FEED MATERIAL TO BE PROCESSED; (F) A PRODUCT OUTLET IN THE ROTOR CONTAINING PORTION OF THE CHAMBER SPACED APART FROM THE INLET FOR REMOVAL OF PROCESSED MATERIAL FROM THE CHAMBER; (G) A VAPOR CHAMBER IN THE CLOSED CHAMBER AND ADJACENT ONE END OF THE ROTOR CONTAINING PORTION OF THE CHAMBER;
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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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |