US3077157A
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Bundle feeder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-09
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1981-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger G Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/10; B65B35/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A FEEDER FOR A BUNDLE TYING MACHINE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A FIRST ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A RELATIVELY SMOOTH SURFACE, SAID FIRST CONVEYOR BELT RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY, A SECOND CONVEYOR BELT FORMING A CONTINUATION OF SAID FIRST CONVEYOR BELT, SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT HAVING AN INTERMITTENT DRIVE MECHANISM MEANS ADJACENT SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT WHEREBY THE LEADING EDGE OF A BUNDLE OF PAPERS CONVEYED FROM THE FIRST CONVEYOR BELT WILL CAUSE SAID DRIVE MECHANISM TO ENGAGE, SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT BEING ADAPTED TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF BUNDLES AND HAVING A PAPER GRIPPING SURFACE, SAID MEANS DISENGAGING SAID DRIVE MECHANISM AS SOON AS A BUNDLE PASSES SAID MEANS WHEREBY SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT WILL BE COMPLETELY FILLED BY NEWSPAPER BUNDLES BEFORE DISCHARGING BUNDLES FROM THE END THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A FEEDER FOR A BUNDLE TYING MACHINE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A FIRST ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A RELATIVELY SMOOTH SURFACE, SAID FIRST CONVEYOR BELT RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY, A SECOND CONVEYOR BELT FORMING A CONTINUATION OF SAID FIRST CONVEYOR BELT, SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT HAVING AN INTERMITTENT DRIVE MECHANISM MEANS ADJACENT SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT WHEREBY THE LEADING EDGE OF A BUNDLE OF PAPERS CONVEYED FROM THE FIRST CONVEYOR BELT WILL CAUSE SAID DRIVE MECHANISM TO ENGAGE, SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT BEING ADAPTED TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF BUNDLES AND HAVING A PAPER GRIPPING SURFACE, SAID MEANS DISENGAGING SAID DRIVE MECHANISM AS SOON AS A BUNDLE PASSES SAID MEANS WHEREBY SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BELT WILL BE COMPLETELY FILLED BY NEWSPAPER BUNDLES BEFORE DISCHARGING BUNDLES FROM THE END THEREOF.
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) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |