US3389712A
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Rinser
Assignee: Nalge Nunc International Corp
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Filing: 1966-09-09
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Granted: 1968-06-25
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Expires: 1986-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick W John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:17
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L13/00; B01L13/02; B01L3/00; B01L3/02; B01L3/021; B01L3/0213; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2713; Y10T137/2774
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A RINSER APPARATUS COMPRISING: A MAIN RINSER CHAMBER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE OBJECTS TO BE RINSED; A WELL BELOW SAID MAIN RINSER CHAMBER HAVING A FLOOR WITH A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING UPWARD FROM SAID FLOOR AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT OBJECTS DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN RINSER CHAMBER; WATER INLET MEANS FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO SAID MAIN CHAMBER; SIPHON MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SIPHON TUBE HAVING ITS LOWER END CONNECTED TO SAID WELL THROUGH AN APERTURE THEREIN AND A SECOND SIPHON TUBE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID FIRST TUBE AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THEREFROM, THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF EACH OF SAID SIPHON TUBES BEING GREATER THAN THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID WATER INLET MEANS, AND THE VOLUME OF SAID RINSER WELL BELOW THE LEVEL OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING GREATER THAN THE VOLUME OF SAID FIRST SIPHON TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A RINSER APPARATUS COMPRISING: A MAIN RINSER CHAMBER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE OBJECTS TO BE RINSED; A WELL BELOW SAID MAIN RINSER CHAMBER HAVING A FLOOR WITH A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING UPWARD FROM SAID FLOOR AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT OBJECTS DISPOSED IN SAID MAIN RINSER CHAMBER; WATER INLET MEANS FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO SAID MAIN CHAMBER; SIPHON MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SIPHON TUBE HAVING ITS LOWER END CONNECTED TO SAID WELL THROUGH AN APERTURE THEREIN AND A SECOND SIPHON TUBE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID FIRST TUBE AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THEREFROM, THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF EACH OF SAID SIPHON TUBES BEING GREATER THAN THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID WATER INLET MEANS, AND THE VOLUME OF SAID RINSER WELL BELOW THE LEVEL OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING GREATER THAN THE VOLUME OF SAID FIRST SIPHON TUBE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-06-25 | 1971-12-25 | 1972-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-25 | 1975-12-25 | 1976-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-25 | 1979-12-25 | 1980-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |