US3286370A
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Drying machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry F Hope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/02; G03D15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A MACHINE FOR DRYING X-RAY FILM, OR THE LIKE, INCLUDING: AN INNER SHELL HAVING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL AND HAVING ITS UPPER END OPEN, AN OUTER SHELL COMPRISING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL, MEANS SECURING SAID SHELLS TOGETHER WITH SAID SIDE AND BOTTOM WALLS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER RESPECTIVELY TO PROVIDE A PLENUM, A DOOR FOR CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID INNER SHELL, THERE BEING AN INTAKE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID INNER SHELL, THE AREA OF SAID INTAKE OPENING BEING LESS THAN THE AREA OF THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE INNER SHELL, A SUCTION FAN DISPOSED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM WALLS OF SAID INNER AND OUTER SHELLS, WITH ITS SUCTION SIDE REGISTERING WITH SAID OPENING AND WITH ITS PRESSURE SIDE LEADING TO SAID PLENUM, THERE BEING AIR DISCHARGE OPENINGS IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS OF THE INNER SHELL LEADING FROM SAID PLENUM TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID INNER SHELL, A HEATER NEAR THE PRESSURE SIDE OF SAID FAN, AND MEANS MOUNTING THE OBJECT TO BE DRIED IN THE PATH OF FLOW OF AIR EMANATING FROM SAID DISCHARGE OPENINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A MACHINE FOR DRYING X-RAY FILM, OR THE LIKE, INCLUDING: AN INNER SHELL HAVING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL AND HAVING ITS UPPER END OPEN, AN OUTER SHELL COMPRISING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL, MEANS SECURING SAID SHELLS TOGETHER WITH SAID SIDE AND BOTTOM WALLS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER RESPECTIVELY TO PROVIDE A PLENUM, A DOOR FOR CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID INNER SHELL, THERE BEING AN INTAKE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID INNER SHELL, THE AREA OF SAID INTAKE OPENING BEING LESS THAN THE AREA OF THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE INNER SHELL, A SUCTION FAN DISPOSED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM WALLS OF SAID INNER AND OUTER SHELLS, WITH ITS SUCTION SIDE REGISTERING WITH SAID OPENING AND WITH ITS PRESSURE SIDE LEADING TO SAID PLENUM, THERE BEING AIR DISCHARGE OPENINGS IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS OF THE INNER SHELL LEADING FROM SAID PLENUM TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID INNER SHELL, A HEATER NEAR THE PRESSURE SIDE OF SAID FAN, AND MEANS MOUNTING THE OBJECT TO BE DRIED IN THE PATH OF FLOW OF AIR EMANATING FROM SAID DISCHARGE OPENINGS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |