US3097732A
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Apparatus for removing malpositioned articles from a conveyer
Assignee: Crompton and Knowles Corp
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Filing: 1961-03-16
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1981-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry E Engleson
- 👤 Elmer D Sramek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/24; B65G47/256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MALPOSITIONED ELONGATED ARTICLES FROM A CONVEYOR HAVING A HORIZONTAL CONVEYING SURFACE AND GUIDE RAILS UPSTANDING THEREFROM, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING AN OFFSET SECTION ALONG THE GUIDE RAILS FOR GUIDING THE ARTICLES TOWARD AND ALONG AN EDGE OF THE CONVEYER, AND AN OPENING IN THE GUIDE RAIL OF THE OFFSET SECTION WHICH IS POSITIONED AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONVEYER, SAID OPENING SIZED TO PERMIT A MALPOSITIONED ARTICLE LYING ON ITS SIDE TO PASS THERETHROUGH AND OFF THE CONVEYER AND TO PREVENT CORRECTLY POSITIONED UPSTANDING ARTICLES FROM PASSING THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MALPOSITIONED ELONGATED ARTICLES FROM A CONVEYOR HAVING A HORIZONTAL CONVEYING SURFACE AND GUIDE RAILS UPSTANDING THEREFROM, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING AN OFFSET SECTION ALONG THE GUIDE RAILS FOR GUIDING THE ARTICLES TOWARD AND ALONG AN EDGE OF THE CONVEYER, AND AN OPENING IN THE GUIDE RAIL OF THE OFFSET SECTION WHICH IS POSITIONED AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONVEYER, SAID OPENING SIZED TO PERMIT A MALPOSITIONED ARTICLE LYING ON ITS SIDE TO PASS THERETHROUGH AND OFF THE CONVEYER AND TO PREVENT CORRECTLY POSITIONED UPSTANDING ARTICLES FROM PASSING THERETHROUGH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2719624A
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |