US3086636A
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Parcel sortation system
Assignee: Intelligrated Systems Inc
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Filing: 1959-05-26
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1979-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren S Raynor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:10
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/02; B07C3/08; B07C3/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A CONVEYER SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF MOVABLE ARTICLE CARRIERS AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARRIERS SUCCESSIVELY PAST A LOADING STATION, ARTICLE DISPATCHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A TABLE ABOVE THE CARRIERS HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A TRAP DOOR FOR CLOSING SAID OPENING, A MECHANICAL LINKAGE FOR OPERATING SAID DOOR INCLUDING A RECIPROCABLE MEMBER, A CRANK OPERATED SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH MOVEMENT OF SAID ARTICLE CARRIERS, A CONNECTING ROD HAVING A LOST MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID CRANK, A LATCH FOR ENGAGING SAID ROD TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREOF DURING ROTATION OF SAID CRANK, AND A RESILIENT COUPLING BETWEEN SAID MEMBER AND SAID ROD AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID LATCH TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR UNDER THE CONTROL OF SAID CRANK AND SAID ROD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A CONVEYER SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF MOVABLE ARTICLE CARRIERS AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARRIERS SUCCESSIVELY PAST A LOADING STATION, ARTICLE DISPATCHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A TABLE ABOVE THE CARRIERS HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A TRAP DOOR FOR CLOSING SAID OPENING, A MECHANICAL LINKAGE FOR OPERATING SAID DOOR INCLUDING A RECIPROCABLE MEMBER, A CRANK OPERATED SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH MOVEMENT OF SAID ARTICLE CARRIERS, A CONNECTING ROD HAVING A LOST MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID CRANK, A LATCH FOR ENGAGING SAID ROD TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREOF DURING ROTATION OF SAID CRANK, AND A RESILIENT COUPLING BETWEEN SAID MEMBER AND SAID ROD AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID LATCH TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR UNDER THE CONTROL OF SAID CRANK AND SAID ROD.
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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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |