US3073399A
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Automatic filler for fruit and the like
Assignee: DURAND MACHINERY Inc
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Filing: 1957-06-04
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1977-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred A Durand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/30; B65B1/32; B65B1/34; G; G01; G01G; G01G13/00; G01G13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC FILLER, A PRIMARY CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES AND FOR PASSING SAID ARTICLES IN A CIRCULATORY PATH, SAID PRIMARY CONVEYING SYSTEM INCLUDING A FIRST DISCHARGE MEANS AND A SECOND DISCHARGE MEANS ARRANGED ALONG SAID PATH FOR DISCHARGING SAID ARTICLES FROM SAID PRIMARY CONVEYOR SYSTEM RESPECTIVELY INTO FIRST AND SECOND ZONES, A SECONDARY CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR MOVING RECEPTACLES ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH AND FOR SUCCESSIVELY POSITIONING SAID RECEPTACLES IN SAID ZONES, AND MEANS FOR WEIGHING SAID RECEPTACLES WHILE ON SAID SECONDARY WEIGHING SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC FILLER, A PRIMARY CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES AND FOR PASSING SAID ARTICLES IN A CIRCULATORY PATH, SAID PRIMARY CONVEYING SYSTEM INCLUDING A FIRST DISCHARGE MEANS AND A SECOND DISCHARGE MEANS ARRANGED ALONG SAID PATH FOR DISCHARGING SAID ARTICLES FROM SAID PRIMARY CONVEYOR SYSTEM RESPECTIVELY INTO FIRST AND SECOND ZONES, A SECONDARY CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR MOVING RECEPTACLES ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH AND FOR SUCCESSIVELY POSITIONING SAID RECEPTACLES IN SAID ZONES, AND MEANS FOR WEIGHING SAID RECEPTACLES WHILE ON SAID SECONDARY WEIGHING SYSTEM.
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |