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US3071261A
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Multiple operator sorting system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-26
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fischer William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:08
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
APPARATUS TO ARRANGE AND FEED ARTICLES COMPRISING A FRAME, MEANS INCLUDING A DOOR AND TIMED MEANS TO OPERATE SAID DOOR FOR ESTABLISHING A FIRST READING STATION, MEANS INCLUDING A DOOR AND TIMED MEANS TO ACTUATE THE SAME FOR ESTABLISHING A SECOND READING STATION, MEANS INCLUDING A CONVEYOR CARRIED BY SAID FRAME TO SEQUENTIALLY FEED SAID STATIONS, THE LAST-MENTIONED MEANS INCLUDING A MECHANISM TO DISPLACE SAID CONVEYOR TO ALTERNATE POSITIONS OF REGISTRY WITH SAID STATIONS ESTABLISHING MEANS, MEANS SECURED TO SAID FRAME ADJACENT TO SAID STATIONS FOR COLLECTING THE ARTICLES TEMPORARILY AT SAID STATIONS AND PRESERVING THE ORDER OF RECEIPT OF SAID ARTICLES FOR CONVEYING THE ARTICLES TO A DISCHARGE OUTLET, SAID COLLECTING AND ORDERPRESERVING MEANS INCLUDING AN ARTICLE COLLECTION CONVEYOR, A BAFFLE SYSTEM ADJACENT TO SAID COLLECTION CONVEYOR, AND PORTIONS OF SAID BAFFLE SYSTEM ARRANGED TO BE FED BY ARTICLES DISCHARGED BY OPERATION OF SAID DOORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
APPARATUS TO ARRANGE AND FEED ARTICLES COMPRISING A FRAME, MEANS INCLUDING A DOOR AND TIMED MEANS TO OPERATE SAID DOOR FOR ESTABLISHING A FIRST READING STATION, MEANS INCLUDING A DOOR AND TIMED MEANS TO ACTUATE THE SAME FOR ESTABLISHING A SECOND READING STATION, MEANS INCLUDING A CONVEYOR CARRIED BY SAID FRAME TO SEQUENTIALLY FEED SAID STATIONS, THE LAST-MENTIONED MEANS INCLUDING A MECHANISM TO DISPLACE SAID CONVEYOR TO ALTERNATE POSITIONS OF REGISTRY WITH SAID STATIONS ESTABLISHING MEANS, MEANS SECURED TO SAID FRAME ADJACENT TO SAID STATIONS FOR COLLECTING THE ARTICLES TEMPORARILY AT SAID STATIONS AND PRESERVING THE ORDER OF RECEIPT OF SAID ARTICLES FOR CONVEYING THE ARTICLES TO A DISCHARGE OUTLET, SAID COLLECTING AND ORDERPRESERVING MEANS INCLUDING AN ARTICLE COLLECTION CONVEYOR, A BAFFLE SYSTEM ADJACENT TO SAID COLLECTION CONVEYOR, AND PORTIONS OF SAID BAFFLE SYSTEM ARRANGED TO BE FED BY ARTICLES DISCHARGED BY OPERATION OF SAID DOORS.
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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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |