US3117669A
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Sorting machine for bottles and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-30
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1982-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard H Schwarz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:11
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/04; B07C5/12; B07C5/122; B07C5/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A SORTING MACHINE FOR SEPARATING ARTICLES SUCH AS BOTTLES HAVING VARYING VERTICAL PROFILES COMPRISING CONVEYOR MEANS FOR FORMING AN ADVANCING FILE OF ARTICLES TO BE SEPARATED, AND A SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING DRIVE ELEMENTS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SEPARATOR SURFACES VERTICALLY DISPOSED AT DIFFERENT HEIGHTS AND EXTENDING DIFFERENT DISTANCES TOWARD THE ARTICLES OF SAID ADVANCING FILE FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT SEQUENTIALLY THEREWITH ACCORDING TO THE PROFILE THEREOF AND DIVERTING ARTICLES OF DIFFERENT PROFILE TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A SORTING MACHINE FOR SEPARATING ARTICLES SUCH AS BOTTLES HAVING VARYING VERTICAL PROFILES COMPRISING CONVEYOR MEANS FOR FORMING AN ADVANCING FILE OF ARTICLES TO BE SEPARATED, AND A SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING DRIVE ELEMENTS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SEPARATOR SURFACES VERTICALLY DISPOSED AT DIFFERENT HEIGHTS AND EXTENDING DIFFERENT DISTANCES TOWARD THE ARTICLES OF SAID ADVANCING FILE FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT SEQUENTIALLY THEREWITH ACCORDING TO THE PROFILE THEREOF AND DIVERTING ARTICLES OF DIFFERENT PROFILE TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |