US3086665A
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Case stacking and conveying apparatus
Assignee: Foremost Dairies Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-11
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulrich J Schmid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G57/00; B65G57/30; B65G57/301; B65G57/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A UNITARY CASE STACKER ADAPTED TO INSTALLATION AT FLOOR LEVEL, A LOADING ELEVATOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF CASES AT WORKING LEVEL AND TO LOWER THE SAME IN SEQUENCE INTO POSITION BEFORE A RAM, SAID RAM BEING ADAPTED TO SEQUENTIALLY MOVE SAID CASES AT SUBSTANTIALLY FLOOR LEVEL INTO STACK FORMING MEANS INCLUDING A STACKING ELEVATOR, SAID RAM ALSO BEING ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE A FORMED STACK FROM THE STACK FORMING MEANS AT SUBSTANTIALLY SAID FLOOR LEVEL, SAID STACK FORMING MEANS INCLUDING CASE ENGAGING MEANS ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID STACKING ELEVATOR IN THE FORMATION OF A STACK, AND DISCHARGE MEANS INCLUDING A DISCHARGE CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FORMED STACKS FROM SAID STACK FORMING MEANS UPON OPERATION OF SAID RAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A UNITARY CASE STACKER ADAPTED TO INSTALLATION AT FLOOR LEVEL, A LOADING ELEVATOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF CASES AT WORKING LEVEL AND TO LOWER THE SAME IN SEQUENCE INTO POSITION BEFORE A RAM, SAID RAM BEING ADAPTED TO SEQUENTIALLY MOVE SAID CASES AT SUBSTANTIALLY FLOOR LEVEL INTO STACK FORMING MEANS INCLUDING A STACKING ELEVATOR, SAID RAM ALSO BEING ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE A FORMED STACK FROM THE STACK FORMING MEANS AT SUBSTANTIALLY SAID FLOOR LEVEL, SAID STACK FORMING MEANS INCLUDING CASE ENGAGING MEANS ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID STACKING ELEVATOR IN THE FORMATION OF A STACK, AND DISCHARGE MEANS INCLUDING A DISCHARGE CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FORMED STACKS FROM SAID STACK FORMING MEANS UPON OPERATION OF SAID RAM.
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) | 1966-04-22 | 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 |