US3089732A
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Method and apparatus for handling articles
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1959-07-31
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1979-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gamberini Goffredo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/10; B65B35/28; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN AN ARTICLE CONVEYING SYSTEM, A STARTING STATION, AN ARRIVAL STATION REMOTE FROM SAID STARTING STATION, A CONDUIT EXTENDING FROM SAID STARTING STATION TO SAID ARRIVAL STATION AND PROVIDING FOR SAID ARTICLES A PATH OF TRAVEL THEREBETWEEN, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT FOR INCLUDING A FLOW OF AIR THEREIN FROM SAID STARTING STATION TO SAID ARRIVAL STATION, THEREBY TO CARRY THE ARTICLES THROUGH SAID CONDUIT, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE NUMBER OF ARTICLES ACCUMULATED AT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF ARTICLES TO SAID ARRIVAL STATION, THE LAST-MENTIONED MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING LIGHTING AT AN INTERIOR PORTION OF THE CONDUIT AND PHOTOELECTRIC MEANS SENSITIVE TO VARIABLE LIGHTING EFFECTS THEREAT CAUSED BY THE MOVEMENT OF ARTICLES IN THE CONDUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN AN ARTICLE CONVEYING SYSTEM, A STARTING STATION, AN ARRIVAL STATION REMOTE FROM SAID STARTING STATION, A CONDUIT EXTENDING FROM SAID STARTING STATION TO SAID ARRIVAL STATION AND PROVIDING FOR SAID ARTICLES A PATH OF TRAVEL THEREBETWEEN, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT FOR INCLUDING A FLOW OF AIR THEREIN FROM SAID STARTING STATION TO SAID ARRIVAL STATION, THEREBY TO CARRY THE ARTICLES THROUGH SAID CONDUIT, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE NUMBER OF ARTICLES ACCUMULATED AT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF ARTICLES TO SAID ARRIVAL STATION, THE LAST-MENTIONED MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING LIGHTING AT AN INTERIOR PORTION OF THE CONDUIT AND PHOTOELECTRIC MEANS SENSITIVE TO VARIABLE LIGHTING EFFECTS THEREAT CAUSED BY THE MOVEMENT OF ARTICLES IN THE CONDUIT.
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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |