US3586122A
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Sonic apparatus with sonic energy barrier means
Assignee: Branson Ultrasonics Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-27
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1990-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A sonic apparatus includes a sound-absorbing enclosure which is coupled to motive means for enclosing during the sonic energy transfer cycle a substantial part of the tool and workpiece in order to shield the ambient from undesirable radiated noise.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E Jacke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:39
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/08; B23; B23K; B23K20/00; B23K20/10; B23K20/106; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/13; B29C66/131; B29C66/20; B29C66/24; B29C66/242; B29C66/2422; B29C66/24221; B29C66/50; B29C66/51; B29C66/53; B29C66/534; B29C66/5346; B29C66/53461; B29C66/54; B29C66/70; B29C66/73; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/73921; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/814; B29C66/8141; B29C66/81431; B29C66/816; B29C66/8167; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C66/84; B29C66/847; B29C66/87; B29C66/874; B29C66/8742; B29C66/114; B29C66/1142; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A sonic apparatus comprising: a workpiece-supporting station; a tool adapted to be energized with sonic energy and adapted to contact a workpiece supported at said supporting station for imparting sonic energy to the workpiece; means for providing relative motion between said workpiecesupporting station and said tool for causing said tool to be alternately in a first position for enabling a workpiece to be placed upon or removed from said station, and to be in a second position contacting the workpiece; a sound barrier means dimensioned to enclose a portion of said tool and workpiece when said tool is in said second position, and means coupling said sound barrier means to said means providing relative motion for moving said barrier means in a manner to provide ready access to said station when said tool is in said first position and to enclose a portion of said tool and workpiece when said tool is in said second position, whereby to interpose a sound barrier for sonic energy radiating from the workpiece to ambient when said tool imparts sonic energy to the workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A sonic apparatus comprising: a workpiece-supporting station; a tool adapted to be energized with sonic energy and adapted to contact a workpiece supported at said supporting station for imparting sonic energy to the workpiece; means for providing relative motion between said workpiecesupporting station and said tool for causing said tool to be alternately in a first position for enabling a workpiece to be placed upon or removed from said station, and to be in a second position contacting the workpiece; a sound barrier means dimensioned to enclose a portion of said tool and workpiece when said tool is in said second position, and means coupling said sound barrier means to said means providing relative motion for moving said barrier means in a manner to provide ready access to said station when said tool is in said first position and to enclose a portion of said tool and workpiece when said tool is in said second position, whereby to interpose a sound barrier for sonic energy radiating from the workpiece to ambient when said tool imparts sonic energy to the workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A sonic apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said means providing relative motion providing reciprocating motion between said tool and workpiece, and said barrier means undergoing coordinated reciprocating motion between said first and second positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A sonic apparatus comprising: a workpiece-supporting station; a tool adapted to be energized with sonic energy and adapted to be in contact with a workpiece supported at said supporting station for imparting sonic energy to the workpiece; motive means coupled to said tool for reciprocating said tool between a first position where said tool is lifted from said station and a workpiece supported thereupon, and a second position where said tool is in energy imparting contact with a workpiece disposed at said station; a sound barrier means dimensioned to enclose a substantial portion of said workpiece and a portion of said tool when said tool is in said energy imparting contact, and means coupling said barrier means to said motive means for moving said barrier means in coordinated motion with said tool between said two positions and to cause said barrier means to enclose said workpiece and tool when said tool is in said energy-imparting contact.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A sonic apparatus comprising: a workpiece-supporting station; a tool adapted to be energized with sonic energy and adapted to be in contact with a workpiece supported at said supporting station for imparting sonic energy to the workpiece; motive means coupled to said tool for reciprocating said tool between a first position where said tool is lifted from said station and a workpiece supported thereupon, and a second position where said tool is in energy imparting contact with a workpiece disposed at said station; a sound barrier means dimensioned to enclose a substantial portion of said workpiece and a portion of said tool when said tool is in said energy imparting contact, and means coupling said barrier means to said motive means for moving said barrier means in coordinated motion with said tool between said two positions and to cause said barrier means to enclose said workpiece and tool when said tool is in said energy-imparting contact.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sonic apparatus comprising: a stand having a platform and an upstanding column; means disposed on said platform for supporting a workpiece; a movable support coupled to said column and adapted to be moved selectively toward and away from said platform; a converter unit having a solid horn coupled thereto supported by said movable support, and said converter unit and horn providing sonic energy to a workpiece disposed on said platform means responsive to electrical excitation supplied to said converter unit and said horn being brought into contact with the workpiece, and an enclosure made of sound-absorbing material dimensioned and coupled for coordinated motion with said movable support for enclosing a substantial portion of the workpiece and of said horn when said horn is in contact with the workpiece, whereby to cause a sound barrier means to be interposed between the workpiece and horn and ambient during the time interval said horn provides sonic energy to the workpiece.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sonic apparatus comprising: a stand having a platform and an upstanding column; means disposed on said platform for supporting a workpiece; a movable support coupled to said column and adapted to be moved selectively toward and away from said platform; a converter unit having a solid horn coupled thereto supported by said movable support, and said converter unit and horn providing sonic energy to a workpiece disposed on said platform means responsive to electrical excitation supplied to said converter unit and said horn being brought into contact with the workpiece, and an enclosure made of sound-absorbing material dimensioned and coupled for coordinated motion with said movable support for enclosing a substantial portion of the workpiece and of said horn when said horn is in contact with the workpiece, whereby to cause a sound barrier means to be interposed between the workpiece and horn and ambient during the time interval said horn provides sonic energy to the workpiece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A sonic apparatus as set forth in claim 4 and means coupled to said enclosure for enabling said enclosure to move a limited amount relative to the motion of said horn to provide for seating of said enclosure on said platform prior to contact between said horn and workpiece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A sonic apparatus as set forth in claim 5, said upstanding column being disposed in a generally vertical direction and said enclosure moving in a direction along the axis of said column.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A sonic apparatus as set forth in claim 4, said platform being provided with sound absorbing means, and said enclosure when enclosing a substantial portion of the workpiece and horn being seated on said sound-absorbing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sonic apparatus as set forth in claim 4, said enclosure being mounted to said horn and including means for acoustically isolating said enclosure from said horn.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |