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US2645557A
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Sterilizing apparatus and method
Assignee: Merck and Co Inc
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Filing: 1949-06-30
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Granted: 1953-07-14
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Expires: 1969-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving R Lewis
- 👤 Douglas M Mcbean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:53
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/0865; B08B7/00; B08B7/0064; B08B7/0071
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
THE METHOD OF DELIVERING CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS IN A STERILE CONDITION TO A STEILLEE FILLING FILLING AND SEALING ZONE THAT COMPRISES ADVANCING A CO-AXIALLY ARRANGED SERIES OF CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH A HEATING ZONE AND A COOLING ZONE REGISTERING WITH SAID STERILE FILLING AND SEALING ZONE WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR EACH OF SAID ARTICLES ALONG A LINE OF CONTACT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF WHICH IS CONTINUOUSLY SHIFTING ABOUT THE CYLINDRICAL PERIPHERY OF SAID ARTICLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
THE METHOD OF DELIVERING CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS IN A STERILE CONDITION TO A STEILLEE FILLING FILLING AND SEALING ZONE THAT COMPRISES ADVANCING A CO-AXIALLY ARRANGED SERIES OF CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH A HEATING ZONE AND A COOLING ZONE REGISTERING WITH SAID STERILE FILLING AND SEALING ZONE WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR EACH OF SAID ARTICLES ALONG A LINE OF CONTACT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF WHICH IS CONTINUOUSLY SHIFTING ABOUT THE CYLINDRICAL PERIPHERY OF SAID ARTICLE.
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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) | 1956-07-13 | 1957-01-12 | 1957-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-07-13 | 1961-01-12 | 1961-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-07-13 | 1965-01-12 | 1965-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |