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US2962381A
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Segment wheel feeder
Assignee: Congoleum Industries Inc
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Filing: 1957-07-02
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Granted: 1960-11-29
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Expires: 1977-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph F Dobry
- 👤 Walter E Bendict
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C31/00; B29C31/02; B05; B05C; B05C19/00; B05C19/001; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G2814/00; B65G2814/03; B65G2814/0301; B65G2814/0314; B65G2814/0319; B65G2814/0325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF UNIFORMLY DEPOSITING THIN FLAKES OF MATERIAL UPON A MOVING WEB IN A CONTROLLABLE MANNER, WHICH COMPRISES MAINTAINING A SUPPLY OF SAID FLAKES IN CONTACT WITH AN UPWARDLY MOVING CYLINDRICAL SURFACE HAVING HORIZONTAL SLOTS ALONG ITS SURFACE SO THAT THE PORTION OF SAID FLAKES ARE PICKED UP AND FILL SAID SLOTS, CONTINUING THE UPWARD MOTION OF THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE FOR BETWEEN ONE-FOURTH AND ONE-HALF ITS TOTAL UPWARD MOVEMENT WHILE THE FILLED SLOTS ARE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID SUPPLY OF FLAKES THEREBY LIMITING THE AMOUNT OF FLAKES RETAINED BY SAID SLOTS TO THE FLAKES RESTING ON THEIR SMALLEST EDGE WHICH IS LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF THE FLAKES ORIGINALLY PICKED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF UNIFORMLY DEPOSITING THIN FLAKES OF MATERIAL UPON A MOVING WEB IN A CONTROLLABLE MANNER, WHICH COMPRISES MAINTAINING A SUPPLY OF SAID FLAKES IN CONTACT WITH AN UPWARDLY MOVING CYLINDRICAL SURFACE HAVING HORIZONTAL SLOTS ALONG ITS SURFACE SO THAT THE PORTION OF SAID FLAKES ARE PICKED UP AND FILL SAID SLOTS, CONTINUING THE UPWARD MOTION OF THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE FOR BETWEEN ONE-FOURTH AND ONE-HALF ITS TOTAL UPWARD MOVEMENT WHILE THE FILLED SLOTS ARE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID SUPPLY OF FLAKES THEREBY LIMITING THE AMOUNT OF FLAKES RETAINED BY SAID SLOTS TO THE FLAKES RESTING ON THEIR SMALLEST EDGE WHICH IS LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF THE FLAKES ORIGINALLY PICKED
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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) | 1963-11-29 | 1964-05-30 | 1964-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-29 | 1968-05-30 | 1968-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-29 | 1972-05-30 | 1972-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |