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US3071911A
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Cover removing apparatus
Assignee: Union Steel Products Co
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Filing: 1959-09-14
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1979-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry A Heide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:32
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B3/00; A21B3/18; B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVING COVERS FROM RECEPTACLES COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE CONVEYOR, A COVER DISCHARGE CONVEYOR DISPOSED IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID RECEPTACLE CONVEYOR, ROTATABLY MOUNTED GRIPPER MEMBERS, EACH HAVING AN ANNULAR SERIES OF SPRINGABLY YIELDABLE COVER GRIPPING JAWS, SAID GRIPPER MEMBERS BEING DISPOSED IN DIVERGING RELATION TO GRIP COVERS OF RECEPTACLES CONVEYED BY SAID RECEPTACLE CONVEYOR BETWEEN THEM, THE ANGULAR RELATION OF SAID GRIPPERS TO EACH OTHER BEING SUCH THAT THE COVERS ARE RELEASED THEREFROM UPON SAID COVER DISCHARGE CONVEYOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVING COVERS FROM RECEPTACLES COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE CONVEYOR, A COVER DISCHARGE CONVEYOR DISPOSED IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID RECEPTACLE CONVEYOR, ROTATABLY MOUNTED GRIPPER MEMBERS, EACH HAVING AN ANNULAR SERIES OF SPRINGABLY YIELDABLE COVER GRIPPING JAWS, SAID GRIPPER MEMBERS BEING DISPOSED IN DIVERGING RELATION TO GRIP COVERS OF RECEPTACLES CONVEYED BY SAID RECEPTACLE CONVEYOR BETWEEN THEM, THE ANGULAR RELATION OF SAID GRIPPERS TO EACH OTHER BEING SUCH THAT THE COVERS ARE RELEASED THEREFROM UPON SAID COVER DISCHARGE CONVEYOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |