US3360722A
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Process and apparatus for the automatic periodic determination of the moisture content of fibrous and/or leafy materials
Assignee: MARTIN BRINKMANN AG Firma
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Filing: 1964-10-23
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1984-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bethmann Max Freiherr Von
- 👤 Dettmer Wilhelm
- 👤 Johannes Van Nooy
- 👤 Gartner Rolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:12
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/04; G01N27/041; G01N27/048; G01N27/22; G01N27/223
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF DETERMING THE MOISTURE CHARACTERISTICS OF FIBROUS, LEAFY AND SIMILAR MATERIALS, PARTICULARLY TOBACCO, USING AN ELECTRIC MEASURING MEANS FOR INDICATING MOISTURE INCLUDING ELECTRODES, COMPRISING MOVING THE MATERIAL IN A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING STREAM, REGULARLY AND PERIODICALLY REMOVING A SAMPLE OF MATERIAL FROM THE CONTINUOUSLY MOVING STREAM AND COMPRESSING IT TO A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT COMPRESSION PRESSURE AGAINST THE ELECTRODES, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ACTUATING THE ELECTRIC MEASURING MEANS FOR INDICATING THE MOISTURE WHILE THE MATERIAL IS BEING COMPRESSED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF DETERMING THE MOISTURE CHARACTERISTICS OF FIBROUS, LEAFY AND SIMILAR MATERIALS, PARTICULARLY TOBACCO, USING AN ELECTRIC MEASURING MEANS FOR INDICATING MOISTURE INCLUDING ELECTRODES, COMPRISING MOVING THE MATERIAL IN A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING STREAM, REGULARLY AND PERIODICALLY REMOVING A SAMPLE OF MATERIAL FROM THE CONTINUOUSLY MOVING STREAM AND COMPRESSING IT TO A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT COMPRESSION PRESSURE AGAINST THE ELECTRODES, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ACTUATING THE ELECTRIC MEASURING MEANS FOR INDICATING THE MOISTURE WHILE THE MATERIAL IS BEING COMPRESSED.
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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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |