US3101832A
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Unscrambler and erector for articles such as plastic bottles
Assignee: Emhart Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-04-07
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1981-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wyle Charles
- 👤 Forrest W Hyde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42; B65B43/50; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1414; B65G47/1421; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0235; B65G2201/0244; B65G2207/00; B65G2207/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A MECHANISM FOR ORIENTING INTERMINGLED ARTICLES, SUCH AS BOTTLES, IN END TO END RELATIONSHIP, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING A BOWL HAVING A SPIRAL TRACK THEREIN LEADING FROM ITS BOTTOM TO ITS TOP FOR THE ARTICLES TO CLIMB AS A RESULT OF BOWL VIBRATION, MEANS ARRANGED ALONG THE TRACK FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTICLES TO ASSURE THEIR ADVANCE IN SINGLE FILE END TO END RELATIONS, MEANS CAPABLE OF DIRECTING A FORCE AGAINST AN ARTICLE ON THE TRACK TO TURN IT END FOR END, A LIGHT BEAM PROJECTOR, AND LIGHT BEAM SENSITIVE ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FORCE DIRECTING MEANS TO ACTUATE THE SAME FOR APPLICATION OF FORCE AGAINST AN ARTICLE ONLY AS A RESULT OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A MECHANISM FOR ORIENTING INTERMINGLED ARTICLES, SUCH AS BOTTLES, IN END TO END RELATIONSHIP, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING A BOWL HAVING A SPIRAL TRACK THEREIN LEADING FROM ITS BOTTOM TO ITS TOP FOR THE ARTICLES TO CLIMB AS A RESULT OF BOWL VIBRATION, MEANS ARRANGED ALONG THE TRACK FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTICLES TO ASSURE THEIR ADVANCE IN SINGLE FILE END TO END RELATIONS, MEANS CAPABLE OF DIRECTING A FORCE AGAINST AN ARTICLE ON THE TRACK TO TURN IT END FOR END, A LIGHT BEAM PROJECTOR, AND LIGHT BEAM SENSITIVE ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FORCE DIRECTING MEANS TO ACTUATE THE SAME FOR APPLICATION OF FORCE AGAINST AN ARTICLE ONLY AS A RESULT OF
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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |