US3079050A
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Dispenser for storage hoppers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-03
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene A Wahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/54; B65D88/64; B65D88/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A DISPENSER FOR A STORAGE HOPPER OF THE TYPE HAVING VERTICAL SIDE WALLS AND A CONICAL BOTTOM TERMINATING IN A DISCHARGE OPENING, SAID DISPENSER COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW COLUMN HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, (B) A WEIGHT ECCENTRICALLY SECURED TO THE DRIVE SHAFT, (C) MEANS CARRIED BY THE HOPPER TOP AND SUSPENDING THE COLUMN COAXIALLY WITHIN THE HOPPER, (D) A ROD MEMBER EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM THE LOWER END OF THE COLUMN, SAID ROD MEMBER EXTENDING BELOW THE PLANE DEFINING THE BASE OF THE CONICAL HOPPER BOTTOM AND HAVING AN END PROXIMATE TO THE HOPPER DISCHARGE OPENING, (E) A MOTOR COUPLED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREOF, (F) A RING MEMBER SPACED FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE HOPPER VERTICAL SIDE WALLS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A DISPENSER FOR A STORAGE HOPPER OF THE TYPE HAVING VERTICAL SIDE WALLS AND A CONICAL BOTTOM TERMINATING IN A DISCHARGE OPENING, SAID DISPENSER COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW COLUMN HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, (B) A WEIGHT ECCENTRICALLY SECURED TO THE DRIVE SHAFT, (C) MEANS CARRIED BY THE HOPPER TOP AND SUSPENDING THE COLUMN COAXIALLY WITHIN THE HOPPER, (D) A ROD MEMBER EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM THE LOWER END OF THE COLUMN, SAID ROD MEMBER EXTENDING BELOW THE PLANE DEFINING THE BASE OF THE CONICAL HOPPER BOTTOM AND HAVING AN END PROXIMATE TO THE HOPPER DISCHARGE OPENING, (E) A MOTOR COUPLED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREOF, (F) A RING MEMBER SPACED FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE HOPPER VERTICAL SIDE WALLS,
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |