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Method and means for filling containers with wedge-shaped units
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-08
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Granted: 1964-01-28
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Expires: 1981-05-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ralph Polk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH OBJECTS OF GENERALLY SPHERICAL WEDGE SHAPE COMPRISING, FILLING A CONTAINER TO A LEVEL NEAR THE TOP WITH A LIQUID WHICH WILL FLOAT THE OBJECTS, ADDING OBJECTS TO THE CONTAINER BY DROPPING THE OBJECTS SINGLY INTO THE LIQUID, PARTIALLY ROTATING THE CONTAINER, DEPRESSING OBJECTS IN THE LIQUID BELOW THE LIQUID LEVEL AND RELEASING THE OBJECTS AFTER EACH SUCCESSIVE ADDITION OF AN OBJECT, AND REMOVING A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF LIQUID FROM THE CONTAINER BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE ADDITIONS OF OBJECTS TO MAINTAIN THE LIQUID IN THE CONTAINER AT A CONSTANT LEVEL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH OBJECTS OF GENERALLY SPHERICAL WEDGE SHAPE COMPRISING, FILLING A CONTAINER TO A LEVEL NEAR THE TOP WITH A LIQUID WHICH WILL FLOAT THE OBJECTS, ADDING OBJECTS TO THE CONTAINER BY DROPPING THE OBJECTS SINGLY INTO THE LIQUID, PARTIALLY ROTATING THE CONTAINER, DEPRESSING OBJECTS IN THE LIQUID BELOW THE LIQUID LEVEL AND RELEASING THE OBJECTS AFTER EACH SUCCESSIVE ADDITION OF AN OBJECT, AND REMOVING A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF LIQUID FROM THE CONTAINER BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE ADDITIONS OF OBJECTS TO MAINTAIN THE LIQUID IN THE CONTAINER AT A CONSTANT LEVEL.
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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) | 1967-01-27 | 1967-07-29 | 1968-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-27 | 1971-07-29 | 1972-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-27 | 1975-07-29 | 1976-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |