US3077995A
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Conveyor belt feeding mechanisms
Assignee: Edward Bateman L Ltd
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Filing: 1960-12-08
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmond P O Booth
- 👤 Eugene W Innes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/30; B65G65/34; B65G65/40; B65G65/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A FEEDING MECHANISM FOR SWEEPING COMMINUTED MATERIAL OFF A SHELF ONTO A CONVEYOR BELT COMPRISING A CARRIAGE MOUNTED ON A TRACK FOR MOVEMENT TO AND FRO ALONG THE BELT PARALLEL THERETO, AT LEAST ONE SWEEPING ARM PIVOTALLY COUPLED TO THE CARRIAGE WITH A SWEEPING FACE TO EACH SIDE THEREOF, THE ARM BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN TWO OPERATIVE POSITIONS IN EACH OF WHICH THE ARM IS CORRECTLY ANGLED FOR A PARTICULAR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE CARRIAGE, AND RETAINING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN AN OPERATIVE CONDITION IN WHICH IT HOLDS THE ARM IN ONE OF THE POSITIONS AND AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION IN WHICH IT RELEASES THE ARM, SAID RETAINING MEANS BEING BIASED TOWARDS THE OPERATIVE CONDITION, A CAM ALONG THE TRACK ENGAGED BY THE RETAINING MEANS FOR DISPLACEMENT OF THE RETAINING MEANS TOWARD THE INOPERATIVE CONDITION TO RELEASE THE SWEEPING ARM FROM ONE POSITION WHEN THE CARRIAGE APPROACHES THE END OF A RUN AND TO KEEP THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A FEEDING MECHANISM FOR SWEEPING COMMINUTED MATERIAL OFF A SHELF ONTO A CONVEYOR BELT COMPRISING A CARRIAGE MOUNTED ON A TRACK FOR MOVEMENT TO AND FRO ALONG THE BELT PARALLEL THERETO, AT LEAST ONE SWEEPING ARM PIVOTALLY COUPLED TO THE CARRIAGE WITH A SWEEPING FACE TO EACH SIDE THEREOF, THE ARM BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN TWO OPERATIVE POSITIONS IN EACH OF WHICH THE ARM IS CORRECTLY ANGLED FOR A PARTICULAR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE CARRIAGE, AND RETAINING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN AN OPERATIVE CONDITION IN WHICH IT HOLDS THE ARM IN ONE OF THE POSITIONS AND AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION IN WHICH IT RELEASES THE ARM, SAID RETAINING MEANS BEING BIASED TOWARDS THE OPERATIVE CONDITION, A CAM ALONG THE TRACK ENGAGED BY THE RETAINING MEANS FOR DISPLACEMENT OF THE RETAINING MEANS TOWARD THE INOPERATIVE CONDITION TO RELEASE THE SWEEPING ARM FROM ONE POSITION WHEN THE CARRIAGE APPROACHES THE END OF A RUN AND TO KEEP THE
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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |