Clothes dryer lint receptacle

The present invention is an externally mounted clothes dryer filter which attaches to a standard clothes dryer hose. The externally mounted clothes dryer filter is fastened to an external wall of a structure. The clothes dryer exhaust hose is attached to an input. A screen device in the filter captures lint and other particulate matter. The filter can be removed for cleaning.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
The present invention relates to air filtration. More particularly, the 
present invention relates to lint filters for a clothes dryers. 
2. Description of the Prior Art 
Numerous innovations for Clothes Dryer Lint Receptacle have been provided 
in the prior art that are described as follows. Even though these 
innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which 
they address, they differ from the present invention as hereinafter 
contrasted. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,482,507 titled Clothes Dryer Vent, invented by Johnny 
Priest, a vent structure that acts as a combination masonry guide and 
lintel. The flat interior portion has flanged sides and a bottom disposed 
perpendicular to the interior plate so a vent pipe can pass therethrough. 
The upper flange is the same size as a masonry lintel and is longer than 
and overhangs the side flanges. The structure is preferably integrally 
formed from plastic or metal. An exterior protective closure is mounted on 
the masonry guide once the building structure has been completed. The 
closure mounts on the vent pipe and will open when air or other fluids are 
passing from the vent pipe and will automatically close when the flow 
ceases. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention does not have a filter means. In U.S. Pat. No. 
5,210,960, titled Lint Filter, invented by Len LaRue, a lint filter having 
a container provided with a drawer. A fitting is associated with the 
container for connecting a hose from a clothes dryer and the like to the 
container while at least one aperture is provided adjacent the fitting for 
permitting air carrying the lint into the container to escape therefrom, a 
baffle is disposed within the container in order to form a flow path for 
the air lint through a filter causing the lint to adhere thereto. A 
rotating filter and a stationary wiper blade are means for cleaning the 
filter. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention has a rotating filter and a wiper blade which scrapes 
the deposited lint from the filter. The removed lint simply drops to the 
bottom of the device where it remains until removed. The user must 
periodically remove deposited lint by rotating the filter a well as 
emptying the entire box at less frequent interval. The present invention 
is simpler, having no moving parts and requiting infrequent emptying of up 
to six months during testing. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,967,490, titled Dryer Exhaust Vent, invented by Edwin 
Berger and Francis Sass, a dryer exhaust vent having a rectangular body 
bounding an air passage for the exiting moisture laden air from the dryer, 
in which multiple vanes for blocking reverse flow through the vent are 
pivotally mounted in the body opening which opens into the air passage so 
that the vanes pivotally traverse within the protective confines of the 
body and are not adversely effected by the weather, vandalism or the like. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is self closing aperture which opens under exhaust 
pressure. No filtering of the exhaust gas is provided. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,530,170, titled Insulated Vent Adaptor, invented by 
Morris J. Green, a vent adaptor is disclosed which is suitable for 
attaching to the end of a dryer vent to connect the dryer vent to the 
building exterior through an existing wall opening. The vent adaptor 
includes a T-shaped hollow fitting which is fabricated with a vertical 
connector leg attachable to the end of the dryer vent and an 
intercommunicating hollow, horizontal conduit. The horizontal conduit 
includes a forward, insulating branch which forwardly terminates in a 
transition piece for frictional engagement within the building wall and a 
horizontally juxtaposed, rearwardly positioned storage branch in 
communication therewith. An insulating plug is reciprocal within the 
conduit from a storage position within the storage branch to an insulating 
position within the building opening whereby the building opening can be 
plugged when the dryer is not in use. A filter is removably secured in the 
storage branch interiorly of the storage plug in such a manner that warm, 
moist air from the dryer may be directed interiorly of the building 
through the filter when the insulating plug is reciprocated to its 
insulating position within the building wall opening. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is a valve and filter combined to permit exhaust gas to 
be filtered and vented into a building during cold weather ans exhausted 
outside during hot weather. The exhaust gas is not filtered. The present 
invention filters the exhaust gas and does not permit exhausting the gas 
into the building. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,434,564, titled Heat Recovery System for Clothes Dryers 
and the Like, invented by John C. Braggins, a heat recovery device is 
adapted for placement in the heat exhaust vent pipe of a conventional 
clothes dryer. The device includes a scrubber for primary removal of lint 
from the dryer exhaust and a final filter means for removing small 
particles of lint remaining prior to allowing the warm, humid dryer 
exhaust air to pass into the atmosphere of the interior environment of a 
home. The scrubber includes a series of ducts opening into an enlarged 
plenum and a baffle plate in the plenum to inhibit streamlined flow of air 
allowing the lint to settle to the bottom of the plenum and the final 
filter includes a series of expanded aluminum screens or mesh for 
positively prohibiting passage of lint into the atmosphere. A clean-out 
tray is provided at the bottom of the plenum to facilitate removal of lint 
from the plenum for disposal. The device also includes a bypass duct for 
passing the dryer exhaust air through the device and to the outside of the 
home and valve for selectively directing the flow of air through the 
scrubber or through the bypass duct as desired. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is a valve and filter combined to permit exhaust gas to 
be filtered and vented into a building during cold weather and is 
exhausted outside during hot weather. The exhaust gases is not filtered. 
The present invention filters the exhaust gas and does not permit 
exhausting the gas into the building. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,395,831, titled Dryer Vent, invented by Edward G. 
Nielsen, a vent apparatus for controlling the flow of heated exhaust air 
from a clothes dryer has a housing connected to the heated exhaust conduit 
and a filter within the housing for filtering the exhaust gases. Controls 
regulate the relative mounts of exhaust gases directed outside the dryer 
room and through the housing into the dryer room. In one embodiment, the 
heated dryer air is ducked through the housing and the control is a valve 
which directs the gas either into the housing or through the exhaust 
outlet of the housing. The invention channels moist, heated air into a 
house in desired proportions to conserve heat energy and to humidify the 
home in the winter. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is a valve and filter combined to permit exhaust gas to 
be filtered and vented into a building during cold weather and is 
exhausted outside during hot weather. The exhaust gases is not filtered. 
The present invention filters the exhaust gas and does not permit 
exhausting the gas into the building. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,338,731, titled Vent for a Clothes Dryer, invented by 
Sidney J. Shames, and Harold Shames, an energy saving vent is provided for 
selectively directing hot, moist exhaust air from a clothes dryer either 
through a downstream vent sleeve to the outdoors, or through a vent port 
to the indoors. The vent includes four major components principally molded 
from a synthetic plastic resin, the components being: an open sided 
housing; a closure panel for closing one open side of the housing; a valve 
member within the housing for selectively directing air through the 
housing in alternate paths; and a filter screen assembly for another open 
side of the housing. The selectively swingable valve carried a pressure 
relief means adapted to provide for passage therepast of pressurized 
exhaust gas when the valve is in its position to direct air flow indoors, 
and in the event that the flow of air indoors is blocked by the filter 
screen being clogged. The preferred filter screen is a truncated, 
basket-like, member that is carded on a frame which is removably carried 
in a slide channel defined on the housing. The valve member is formed 
integral with an elongated pivot shaft. Opposed portions of the housing 
are formed to provide bearings within which the valve's pivot shaft is 
selectively pivotable, and axial slidable. Means are provided for latching 
the valve in each of its alternate positions. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is a valve and filter combined to permit exhaust gas to 
be filtered and vented into a building during cold weather and is 
exhausted outside during hot weather. The exhaust gases are not filtered. 
Further, the device has provisions to automatically exhaust gasses when 
the filter is dogged. The present invention filters the exhaust gas and 
does not permit exhausting the gas into the building. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,334,461, titled Portable Window Dryer Vent, invented by 
Arthur Ferguson and George Spector, a portable window vent screen hat 
includes a large hole therethrough with a ventilator adjacent its outer 
side bolted to an adapter on its inner side, and a flexible hose from a 
gas or electric dryer being detachably attachable to the adapter whenever 
the dryer is used, so as to move humid air from the dryer outwardly of the 
house. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention device to adapt a window opening to a dryer exhaust 
hose permitting the window to exhaust gas which keeping gas from returning 
into the building. The present invention filters the exhaust gas and does 
not permit exhausting the gas into the building. It functions with a 
aperture through a structure wall and a dryer exhaust hose passing 
therethrough. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,227,315, titled Clothes Dryer Heat Economizer, invented 
by Jesse G. Hight, a filter unit for use with a clothes dryer for 
filtering the exhaust and selectively directing the exhaust to the outside 
or inside of a building. The filter unit supports a filter element in a 
slanted position so that when installed between the studdings of a 
building the filter unit does not extend an appreciable amount beyond the 
surface of the wall and still provides for large capacity filtering. A 
removable cover makes for easy access to the filter element. The filter 
housing is made of sheet material which has reinforced walls. An indicator 
is used for indicating the condition of the filter element. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is a valve and filter combined to permit exhaust gas to 
be filtered and vented into a building during cold weather and is 
exhausted outside during hot weather. The exhaust gases are also filtered. 
Further, the patented invention has a indicator that visibly indicates 
when the filter needs changing. The present invention filters the exhaust 
gas and does not permit exhausting the gas into the building. It functions 
with a aperture through a structure wall and a dryer exhaust hose passing 
therethrough. The filter of the present invention is visible so that the 
condition can be easily monitored with out an indicator. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,183,150, titled Electric Clothes Dryer Heater, invented 
by Robert B. Nash, an apparatus for utilizing the heat and humidity from 
an electric clothes dryer to heat and humidify an enclosure consists of a 
container having two openings, one entrance opening communicating with one 
end of a flexible conduit, the other end of the flexible conduit being 
capable of attaching to the exhaust outlet of an electric clothes dryer, 
the second exit opening, having a filter attached thereto, communicating 
with the enclosure atmosphere. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is internal filter which permits exhaust gas to be 
filtered and vented into a building. The patented invention does not 
exhaust gas outside the building. The patented invention is free standing 
and it not supported by a wall. The present invention filters the exhaust 
gas and does not permit exhausting the gas into the building. It functions 
with a aperture through a structure wall and a dryer exhaust hose passing 
therethrough. The filter of the present invention is visible so that the 
condition can be easily monitored with out an indicator. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 3,999,304, titled Clothes Dryer Filter and Exhaust System, 
invented by Edward E. Doty, a portable filter enclosure is connected to 
the exhaust outlet for a clothes dryer. The enclosure includes a multiple 
stage successive filter screen arrangement for removing entrained 
particles or lint from the air stream from the dryer. The enclosure is 
coupled through a flexible coupling to the exhaust outlet of the dryer to 
permit the exhausted heat to be directed at will to any part of the room 
or rooms near the dryer. Further included is a louvered arrangement in the 
outlet of the enclosure which permits further adjustment of the air 
stream. The outlet of the enclosure has a shape which is adapted to allow 
for connection of a hand-held drying tool or the like which may then be 
connected to utilize the output of the warm air from the dryer. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is an internal filter which permits exhaust gas to be 
filtered and vented into a building. The patented invention does not 
exhaust gas outside the building. The patented invention includes a air 
direction means to point air in a desired direction. The present invention 
filters the exhaust gas and does not permit exhausting the gas into the 
building. It functions with a aperture through a structure wall and a 
dryer exhaust hose passing therethrough. 
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,121,351, titled Vent Apparatus for Clothes Dryer, 
invented by Dwight L. Kapke, a vent apparatus for a clothes dryer is 
disclosed comprising a tube having an outlet and an inlet opening. A 
removable screen is positioned across the outlet opening for filtering 
lint particles from the exhaust stream of a forced air clothes drying 
apparatus. 
The patented invention differs from the present invention because the 
patented invention is a valve and filter combined to permit exhaust gas to 
be filtered and vented into a building during cold weather and is 
exhausted outside during hot weather. Further, the patented invention has 
a swiveling head for directing air flow with in the building. The present 
invention filters the exhaust gas and does not permit exhausting the gas 
into the building. It functions with a aperture through a structure wall 
and a dryer exhaust hose passing therethrough. The filter of the present 
invention is visible so that the condition can be easily monitored. 
Numerous innovations for Clothes Dryer Lint Receptacle have been provided 
in the prior art that are adapted to be used. Even though these 
innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which 
they address, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the present 
invention as heretofore described. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
A problem encountered with the use of the conventional clothes dryer is the 
disposal of lint separated from the clothes during the drying process. 
Most dryer have an internal lint filter, however, usage has shown that 
they do not trap all of the lint and a considerable mount will bypass the 
internal filter an be blown out the exhaust hose. If some means is not 
provided, the lint will be deposited outside in an unsightly manner. 
Filter exist in the prior art that cause the exhaust gases to pass through 
a fluid which traps the lint. However, this filter requires frequent 
cleaning and cannot be used outside in cold climates with out antifreeze. 
Further, the filter clog frequently requiring cleaning. The fluid in the 
container, further causes back pressure which prevent free flow of exhaust 
gasses. 
The present invention solved a long felt need to capture lint which 
bypasses the internal filter of the dryer and exhausts lint to the area 
surrounding an external dryer exhaust. 
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a filter 
that attaches to the external aperture of a standard dryer hose and 
captures exhausted lint. 
More particularly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a 
filter which is sized to permit operation for up to six months with out 
cleaning. 
In keeping with these objects, and with others which will become apparent 
hereinafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, 
in filter retainer that is securely fastened to the output end of a 
standard dryer hose and the outside wall of a structure. 
When the clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher is designed in 
accordance with the present invention, all the lint bypassing the internal 
filter of a dryer is capture in a filter that is maintenance free for up 
to six months under normal usage. 
In accordance with another feature of the present invention, the filter 
screen is easily removed for cleaning. 
The novel features which are considered characteristic for the invention 
are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both 
as to its construction and its method of operation, together with 
additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from 
the following description of the specific embodiments when read and 
understood in connection with the accompanying drawing(s). 
BRIEF LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS UTILIZED IN THE DRAWING 
10--clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) 
12--filter retainer (12) 
12A--front (12A) 
12B--top (12B) 
12C--back (12C) 
12D--hose adapter (12D) 
12EL--left end (12EL) 
12ELA--left end tab (12ELA) 
12ELAA--left tab aperture (12ELAA) 
12ER--right end (12ER) 
12ERA--right end tab (12ERA) 
12ERAA--right tab aperture (12ERAA) 
12FL--left vertical member (12FL) 
12GL--left horizontal member (12GL) 
12HL--left notch (12HL) 
12FR--right vertical member (12FR) 
12GR--right horizontal member (12GR) 
12HR--right notch (12HR) 
14--filter (14) 
14A--rim (14A) 
14AA--rim left end (14AA) 
14AAA--rim left end vertical member (14AAA) 
14AAB--rim left end notch (14AAB) 
14AAC--rim left end horizontal member (14AAC) 
14AB--rim front (14AB) 
14ABA--rim handle (14ABA) 
14AC--rim right end (14AC) 
14ACA--rim right end vertical member (14ACA) 
14ACB--rim right end notch (14ACB) 
14ACC--rim right end horizontal(14ACC) 
14AD--rim back (14AD) 
14B--screen (14B) 
14BA--screen left end (14BA) 
14BB--screen front (14BB) 
14BC--screen right end (14BC) 
14BD--screen back (14BD) 
14C--bottom (14C) 
14CA--bottom left end (14CA) 
14CB--bottom front (14CB) 
14CC--bottom right end (14CC) 
144CD--bottom back (14CD) 
144CE--bottom base (14CE) 
16--insertion/removal direction (16)

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
Firstly referring to FIG. 1 which is a perspective view of a clothes dryer 
externally mounted lint catcher (10) having the following features: filter 
retainer (12), front (12A), top (12B), back (12C), hose adapter (12D), 
left end (12EL), left tab (12ELA), left tab aperture (12ELAA), right end 
(12ER), right tab (12ERA), right tab aperture (12ERAA) left vertical 
member (12FL), left horizontal member (12GL), left notch (12HL), right 
vertical member (12FR), right horizontal member (12GR), right notch 
(12HR), filter (14), rim (14A), rim left end (14AA), rim left end vertical 
member (14AAA), rim left end notch (14AAB), rim left end horizontal member 
(14AAC), rim front (14AB), rim right end (14AC), rim right end vertical 
member (14ACA), rim right end notch (14ACB), rim right end 
horizontal(14ACC), rim back (14AD), screen (14B), screen left end (14BA), 
screen front (14BB), screen right end (14BC), bottom (14C), bottom left 
end (14CA), bottom front (14CB), bottom right end (14CC), bottom back end 
(14CD), and bottom base (14CE). 
A clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) comprises a filter 
retainer (12). The filter retainer (12) comprises a front (12A) securely 
attached at a left distal end to a left end (12EL). The right distal end 
of the front (12A) is securely attached to a right end (12ER). 
The left end (12EL) comprises a left tab (12ELA) securely attached to a 
back edge. The left tab (12ELA) comprises a left tab aperture (12ELAA) 
therethrough. The right end (12ER) comprises a right tab (12ERA) securely 
attached to a back edge. The right tab (12ERA) comprises a right tab 
aperture (12ERAA) therethrough. The left end (12EL) and right end (12ER) 
function to fasten the clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) 
securely to a structure when a fastening means is inserted through the 
left tab aperture (12ELAA) and right tab aperture (12ERAA). 
The front (12A) is securely attached along a upper distal end to a front 
distal end of a top (12B). A rear distal end of the top (12B) is securely 
attached to a back (12C). The back (12C) at a central portion is securely 
attached to a hose adapter (12D). The hose adapter (12D) function to 
securely attach a hose, wraped therearound, to the back (12C). 
The left end (12EL) further comprises a left vertical member (12FL) 
securely attached at a lower distal end. The left vertical member (12FL) 
is securely attached perpendicularly to a left horizontal member (12GL). 
The left vertical member (12FL) and the left horizontal member (12GL) 
define a left notch (12HL). 
The right end (12ER) further comprises a right vertical member (12FR) 
securely attached at a lower distal end. The right vertical member (12FR) 
is securely attached perpendicularly to a right horizontal member (12GR). 
The right horizontal member (12GR) and the right vertical member (12FR) 
define a right notch (12HR). 
The filter retainer (12) is constructed from materials selected from the 
group consisting of metal, plastic, wood, plastic composits. 
The clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) further comprises a 
filter (14). The filter (14) comprises a rim (14A) which is open at a 
upper distal end. The rim (14A) comprises a rim left end (14AA). The rim 
left end (14AA) is securely attached at a proximal end to a rim front 
(14AB). The rim front (14AB) is securely attached at a distal end to a 
proximal end of a rim right end (14AC). The distal end of the rim right 
end (14AC) is securely attached to a proximal end of a rim back (14AD). 
The rim back (14AD) is securely attached at a proximal to the opposite 
distal end of the rim left end (14AA). 
The rim left end (14AA) comprises a rim left end vertical member (14AAA) 
which is securely attached at one distal edge to an upper distal edge of 
the rim left end (14AA). The rim left end vertical member (14AAA) is 
attached at an opposite distal edge to a proximal edge of a rim left end 
horizontal member (14AAC). The a rim left end horizontal member (14AAC) 
cooperates with the left notch (12HL) to removably attache the filter (14) 
to the filter retainer (12) along a left distal edge. 
The rim right end (14AC) comprises a rim right end vertical member (14ACA) 
which is securely attached at one distal edge to an upper distal edge of a 
rim right end (14AC). The rim right end vertical member (14ACA) is 
attached at an opposite distal edge to a proximal edge of a rim right end 
horizontal (14ACC). The rim right end horizontal (14ACC) cooperates with 
the rim right end notch (14ACB) to removably attache the filter (14) to 
the filter retainer (12) along a right distal edge. Moving the filter (14) 
along a insertion/removal direction (16) permits the filter (14) to be 
removed for cleaning. 
The filter (14) further comprises a screen (14B) securely attached to a 
lower distal rim of the rim (14A). The screen (14B) comprises a screen 
left end (14BA) which is securely attached along a proximal edge to a 
distal end of a screen front (14BB). The screen front (14BB) is securely 
attached along a proximal edge to a distal end of a screen right end 
(14BC). The screen right end (14BC) is securely attached along a proximal 
edge to a distal end era screen back (14BD). The opposite distal end of 
the screen back (14BD) is securely attached to the opposite distal end of 
the screen left end (14BA). The screen left end (14BA), screen front 
(14BB), screen right end (14BC), and screen back (14BD) are constructed 
from a mesh material having apertures sized to capture exhausted material 
form a clothes dryer and permit free flow of dryer exhaust air. The mesh 
material is selected from a group consisting of plastic, metal, and 
fabric. 
A bottom (14C) is securely fastened at a lower perimeter of the screen 
(14B). The bottom (14C) comprises a bottom left end (14CA) securely 
attached at one distal side to proximal a side of a bottom front (14CB). 
The distal side of the bottom front (14CB) is securely attached to a 
proximal side of a bottom right end (14CC). The distal side of the bottom 
right end (14CC) is securely attached to a proximal side of a bottom back 
end (14CD). The distal side of the bottom back end (14CD) is securely 
attached to the opposite distal side of the bottom left end (14CA). The 
bottom left end (14CA), bottom from (14CB), bottom right end (14CC), and 
bottom back (14CD) are securely attached at a lower outer perimeter to a 
upper outer perimeter of a bottom base (14CE). The bottom (14C) functions 
to close off the bottom of the filter (14) to prevent air and exhausted 
matter from escaping. 
Now referring to FIG. 2 which is a sectional view along lines A--A of FIG. 
1 of the clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) having the 
following features: filter retainer (12), front (12A), top (12B), back 
(12C), hose adapter (12D), filter (14), rim (14A), rim front (14AB), rim 
handle (14ABA), rim front (14AB),screen (14B), bottom (14C), and 
insertion/removal direction (16). 
The clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) comprises the filter 
retainer (12) having the from (12A). The front (12A) along an upper distal 
edge is securely attached to a proximal edge of the top (12B). The 
opposite distal edge of the top (12B) is securely attached to a upper 
proximal edge of the back (12C). The back (12C) is securely attached to 
the hose adapter (12D) at a central portion. The hose adapter (12D) is 
sized to cooperate with standard clothes dryer exhaust hoses. 
The rim (14A) comprises the rim front (14AB) having a rim handle (14ABA) 
securely attached thereto. 
The bottom (14C) is securely attached at an outside perimeter to a lower 
perimeter of screen (14B). 
Lastly, referring to FIG. 3 which is a cut away view of the installed 
clothes dryer externally mounted lint catcher (10) in a operational 
position on an external wall of a structure. The filter retainer (12) is 
securely attached to the structure external wall. The filter (14) at an 
upper distal end is removably attached to the filter retainer (12) at a 
lower distal end. The filter (14) is removed for cleaning when the user 
desires. 
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or 
more together, may also find a useful application in other types of 
constructions differing from the type described above. 
While the invention has been illustrated and described as embodied in a 
Clothes Dryer Lint Receptacle, it is not intended to be limited to the 
details shown, since it will be understood that various omissions, 
modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the 
device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in 
the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present 
invention. 
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of 
the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, 
readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, 
from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential 
characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention. 
What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set 
forth in the appended claims.