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US3160686A
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Process for making capsules
Assignee: Aro Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-01
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1982-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold W Doyle
- 👤 Robert M Jolkovski
- 👤 Laws Awbrey Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:06
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G18/00; C08G18/06; C08G18/08; C08G18/16; B; B01; B01J; B01J13/00; B01J13/02; B01J13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING LIQUID DROPS WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING SAID LIQUID INTO A CONDUIT HAVING A RESTRICTED ORIFICE AT THE DISCHARGE END THEREOF, APPLYING AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE TO THE LIQUID, DISCHARGING SMALL CHARGED DROPS INDIVIDUALLY FROM SAID ORIFICE, AND AS THEY ARE BEING DISCHARGED ENCLOSING EACH OF SAID DROPS WITHIN
Claim 2
Independent Claim
50 words
A METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATING LIQUID DROPS WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING SAID LIQUID INTO A CONDUIT HAVING A RESTRICTED ORIFICE AT THE DISCHARGE END THEREOF, APPLYING AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE TO THE LIQUID, DISCHARGING SMALL CHARGED DROPS INDIVIDUALLY FROM SAID ORIFICE, AND AS THEY ARE BEING DISCHARGED ENCLOSING EACH OF SAID DROPS WITHIN
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |