US3071909A
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Screw cap applicator
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
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Filing: 1960-04-22
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earle W Elleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:42
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/20; B67B3/204; B67B3/2046; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A SCREW APPLICATOR COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF AN INCLINED CAP CHUTE, A LEVELING PLATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE END OF SAID CAP CHUTE, A CAP SUPPORTING MAGNET ON SAID LEVELING PLATE ADJACENT THE END OF SAID CHUTE ADAPTED TO HOLD A CAP AGAINST SAID LEVELING PLATE, A VERTICALLY YIELDABLE CAP TWISTING PLATE MOUNTED BEYOND SAID LEVELING PLATE, AN ELONGATED FRICTION MEMBER ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID CAP TWISTING PLATE, AND A PAIR OF SPACED MAGNETS ON SAID LEVELING PLATE POSITIONED BEYOND SAID CAP SUPPORTING MAGNET ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID LEVELING PLATE WHEREBY THEY ENGAGE EDGE PORTIONS OF THE CAP AND THEREBY RELEASE THE CAP IN LEVEL POSITION WHEN THE CAP IS MOVED BEYOND SAID PAIR OF MAGNETS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A SCREW APPLICATOR COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF AN INCLINED CAP CHUTE, A LEVELING PLATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE END OF SAID CAP CHUTE, A CAP SUPPORTING MAGNET ON SAID LEVELING PLATE ADJACENT THE END OF SAID CHUTE ADAPTED TO HOLD A CAP AGAINST SAID LEVELING PLATE, A VERTICALLY YIELDABLE CAP TWISTING PLATE MOUNTED BEYOND SAID LEVELING PLATE, AN ELONGATED FRICTION MEMBER ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID CAP TWISTING PLATE, AND A PAIR OF SPACED MAGNETS ON SAID LEVELING PLATE POSITIONED BEYOND SAID CAP SUPPORTING MAGNET ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID LEVELING PLATE WHEREBY THEY ENGAGE EDGE PORTIONS OF THE CAP AND THEREBY RELEASE THE CAP IN LEVEL POSITION WHEN THE CAP IS MOVED BEYOND SAID PAIR OF MAGNETS.
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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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |