US2760873A
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Process of transporting cans through a continuous sterilizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1951-05-05
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Granted: 1956-08-28
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Expires: 1971-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Munz Emil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/20; A23B2/25; A23B2/001; A23B2/205; A23B2/2055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD OF STERILIZING PRODUCTS IN SEALED RECEPTACLES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING INTRODUCING THE RECEPTACLES ONE BY ONE FROM AN ENTRY ZONE INTO A STEAM ZONE, HEATING THE MATERIAL IN THE RECEPTACLES IN SAID STEAM ZONE TO A STERILIZING TEMPERATURE, PASSING THE RECEPTACLES INTO A CONTINUOUS CURRENT FLOWING IN A RECEPTACLE PROCESSING ZONE, FORCING THE RECEPTACLES THROUGH SAID RECEPTACLE PROCESSING ZONE BY SAID CURRENT WHILE MAINTAINING IN THE RECEPTACLE PROCESSING ZONE SUCH A HYDRAULIC HEAD OF LIQUID THAT THE PRESSURE OF THE STREAM ZONE IS COUNTER-BALANCED BY SAID HYDRAULIC HEAD, AND ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID CURRENT OF LIQUID IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE PRESSURE BALANCE BETWEEN THE RECEPTACLES AND THE LIQUID HEAD IS MAINTAINED, AND DISSAID CURRENT OF LIQUID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD OF STERILIZING PRODUCTS IN SEALED RECEPTACLES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING INTRODUCING THE RECEPTACLES ONE BY ONE FROM AN ENTRY ZONE INTO A STEAM ZONE, HEATING THE MATERIAL IN THE RECEPTACLES IN SAID STEAM ZONE TO A STERILIZING TEMPERATURE, PASSING THE RECEPTACLES INTO A CONTINUOUS CURRENT FLOWING IN A RECEPTACLE PROCESSING ZONE, FORCING THE RECEPTACLES THROUGH SAID RECEPTACLE PROCESSING ZONE BY SAID CURRENT WHILE MAINTAINING IN THE RECEPTACLE PROCESSING ZONE SUCH A HYDRAULIC HEAD OF LIQUID THAT THE PRESSURE OF THE STREAM ZONE IS COUNTER-BALANCED BY SAID HYDRAULIC HEAD, AND ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID CURRENT OF LIQUID IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE PRESSURE BALANCE BETWEEN THE RECEPTACLES AND THE LIQUID HEAD IS MAINTAINED, AND DISSAID CURRENT OF LIQUID.
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) | 1959-08-28 | 1960-02-27 | 1960-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-08-28 | 1964-02-27 | 1964-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-08-28 | 1968-02-27 | 1968-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |