US3329408A
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Transducer mounting arrangement
Assignee: Branson Ultrasonics Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-29
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Branson Norman Garver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:26
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/12; G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A TRANSDUCER MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SONIC CLEANING TANK COMPRISING: A CLAD PLATE COMPRISING A FRONT LAYER MADE OF A FIRST METAL ADAPTED TO BE IN CONTACT WITH A CLEANING SOLUTION AND A BACKING LAYER MADE OF A SECOND METAL; A PLURALITY OF SPACED ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS, EACH INCLUDING A REAR MASS, REMOVABLY FASTENED TO SAID BACKING LAYER WHEREBY A FRONT FACE OF EACH RESPECTIVE TRANSDUCER IS IN INTIMATE CONTACT WITH THE EXPOSED SIDE OF SAID BACKING LAYER; EACH TRANSDUCER, WHEN ENERGIZED WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL ENERGY, PROVIDING TO SAID PLATE VIBRATION IN A DIRECTION NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF SAID PLATE; DECOUPLING MEANS EHICH INCLUDE ALTERNATING PORTIONS OF THICKER AND THINNER CROSS SECTION PROVIDED IN SAID BACKING LAYER FOR SUBSTANTIALLY SUPPRESSING THE PROPAGATION OF VIBRATIONAL WAVES PRODUCED BY SAID TRANSDUCERS PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF SAID PLATE, AND MEANS ON SAID BACKING PLATE FOR REMOVABLY FASTENING EACH TRANSDUCER TO ONE OF SAID THICKER CROSS SECTION PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A TRANSDUCER MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SONIC CLEANING TANK COMPRISING: A CLAD PLATE COMPRISING A FRONT LAYER MADE OF A FIRST METAL ADAPTED TO BE IN CONTACT WITH A CLEANING SOLUTION AND A BACKING LAYER MADE OF A SECOND METAL; A PLURALITY OF SPACED ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS, EACH INCLUDING A REAR MASS, REMOVABLY FASTENED TO SAID BACKING LAYER WHEREBY A FRONT FACE OF EACH RESPECTIVE TRANSDUCER IS IN INTIMATE CONTACT WITH THE EXPOSED SIDE OF SAID BACKING LAYER; EACH TRANSDUCER, WHEN ENERGIZED WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL ENERGY, PROVIDING TO SAID PLATE VIBRATION IN A DIRECTION NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF SAID PLATE; DECOUPLING MEANS EHICH INCLUDE ALTERNATING PORTIONS OF THICKER AND THINNER CROSS SECTION PROVIDED IN SAID BACKING LAYER FOR SUBSTANTIALLY SUPPRESSING THE PROPAGATION OF VIBRATIONAL WAVES PRODUCED BY SAID TRANSDUCERS PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF SAID PLATE, AND MEANS ON SAID BACKING PLATE FOR REMOVABLY FASTENING EACH TRANSDUCER TO ONE OF SAID THICKER CROSS SECTION PORTIONS.
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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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |