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US3080957A
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Mechanism for inverting coated articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-02
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F Wiggins
- 👤 Frederick E Ullman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A MACHINE FOR TURNING OVER ARTICLES AT A STATION, COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE ARTICLES IN SUCCESSION ALONG A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL COURSE INTO AND PAST SAID STATION, A PAIR OF MAGNET ARMS SUPPORTED FOR ANGULAR MOVEMENTS AND SPACED ALONG SAID CONVEYING MEANS, MEANS FOR ANGULARLY MOVING THE FIRST OF SAID MAGNET ARMS CYCLICALLY FROM INITIAL POSITION BELOW SAID COURSE INTO POSITION TO ENGAGE AND MAGNETICALLY HOLD ONTO THE BOTTOM END OF EACH ARTICLE SEATED ON SAID CONVEYING MEANS, THEN INTO UPSTANDING POSITION TO TURN THE ARTICLE PARTIALLY ON ITS SIDE, AND THEN BACK AGAIN INTO SAID INITIAL POSITION, AND MEANS FOR ANGULARLY MOVING THE SECOND OF SAID MAGNET ARMS CYCLICALLY FROM INITIAL POSITION BELOW SAID COURSE TOWARDS UPSTANDING POSITION TO ENGAGE AND MAGNETICALLY HOLD ONTO THE OTHER END OF THE PARTIALLY TURNED ARTICLE AND THEN BACK TOWARDS INITIAL POSITION TO CONTINUE THE TURNING OF THE ARTICLE UNTIL THE LATTER END OF THE ARTICLE IS ON THE BOTTOM SEATED ON SAID CONVEYING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A MACHINE FOR TURNING OVER ARTICLES AT A STATION, COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE ARTICLES IN SUCCESSION ALONG A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL COURSE INTO AND PAST SAID STATION, A PAIR OF MAGNET ARMS SUPPORTED FOR ANGULAR MOVEMENTS AND SPACED ALONG SAID CONVEYING MEANS, MEANS FOR ANGULARLY MOVING THE FIRST OF SAID MAGNET ARMS CYCLICALLY FROM INITIAL POSITION BELOW SAID COURSE INTO POSITION TO ENGAGE AND MAGNETICALLY HOLD ONTO THE BOTTOM END OF EACH ARTICLE SEATED ON SAID CONVEYING MEANS, THEN INTO UPSTANDING POSITION TO TURN THE ARTICLE PARTIALLY ON ITS SIDE, AND THEN BACK AGAIN INTO SAID INITIAL POSITION, AND MEANS FOR ANGULARLY MOVING THE SECOND OF SAID MAGNET ARMS CYCLICALLY FROM INITIAL POSITION BELOW SAID COURSE TOWARDS UPSTANDING POSITION TO ENGAGE AND MAGNETICALLY HOLD ONTO THE OTHER END OF THE PARTIALLY TURNED ARTICLE AND THEN BACK TOWARDS INITIAL POSITION TO CONTINUE THE TURNING OF THE ARTICLE UNTIL THE LATTER END OF THE ARTICLE IS ON THE BOTTOM SEATED ON SAID CONVEYING MEANS.
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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |