US3092237A
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Conveyor arrangement
Assignee: Ways and Means Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-06
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1981-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry L Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/002; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR CONVEYING AN ARTICLE TO A PROCESSING STATION COMPRISING A CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A SMOOTH SURFACE AND A RECTILINEAR RUN, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING SAID CONVEYOR BELT, GUIDE MEMBERS AT EITHER SIDE OF SAID RECTILINEAR RUM; A CARRIER ELEMENT FOR THE ARTICLE TO BE CONVEYED HAVING A MAGNET IN THE FORM OF AN INVERTED U, THE SHANKS OF SAID MAGNET HAVING SMOOTH FRONTAL SURFACES ADAPTED FOR SLIDING CONTACT WITH THE SMOOTH SURFACE OF SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT, A TABLE PLATE MOUNTED UPON THE BACK OF SAID MAGNET AND HAVING SMOOTH PARALLEL SIDE EDGES ADAPTED FOR SLIDING CONTACT WITH SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, AND MEANS FOR HOLDING AN ARTICLE MOUNTED UPON SAID TABLE PLATE; AND A RETRACTABLE BARRIER EXTENDING ACROSS SAID RECTILINEAR RUN TO POSITIVLEY BAR TEMPORARILY FURTHER ADVANCE OF SAID CARRIER ELEMENT IN A POSITION WHEREIN AN ARTICLE CARRIED THEREBY MAY BE PROPERLY OPERATED ON AT SAID STATION WHILE PERMITTING THE CONVEYOR BELT TO CONTINUE ITS ADVANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR CONVEYING AN ARTICLE TO A PROCESSING STATION COMPRISING A CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A SMOOTH SURFACE AND A RECTILINEAR RUN, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING SAID CONVEYOR BELT, GUIDE MEMBERS AT EITHER SIDE OF SAID RECTILINEAR RUM; A CARRIER ELEMENT FOR THE ARTICLE TO BE CONVEYED HAVING A MAGNET IN THE FORM OF AN INVERTED U, THE SHANKS OF SAID MAGNET HAVING SMOOTH FRONTAL SURFACES ADAPTED FOR SLIDING CONTACT WITH THE SMOOTH SURFACE OF SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT, A TABLE PLATE MOUNTED UPON THE BACK OF SAID MAGNET AND HAVING SMOOTH PARALLEL SIDE EDGES ADAPTED FOR SLIDING CONTACT WITH SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, AND MEANS FOR HOLDING AN ARTICLE MOUNTED UPON SAID TABLE PLATE; AND A RETRACTABLE BARRIER EXTENDING ACROSS SAID RECTILINEAR RUN TO POSITIVLEY BAR TEMPORARILY FURTHER ADVANCE OF SAID CARRIER ELEMENT IN A POSITION WHEREIN AN ARTICLE CARRIED THEREBY MAY BE PROPERLY OPERATED ON AT SAID STATION WHILE PERMITTING THE CONVEYOR BELT TO CONTINUE ITS ADVANCE.
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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |