US3119482A
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Method and machine for positioning articles to be packaged
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-03
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Granted: 1964-01-28
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Expires: 1980-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Ganz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B21/00; B65B21/02; B65B21/04; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/12; B65G17/14; B65G17/26; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A MACHINE FOR POSITIONING ARTICLES TO BE SUBSEQUENTLY PACKAGED IN GROUPS, SAID ARTICLES HAVING RADIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE ARTICLES THROUGH THE MACHINE, THE ARTICLES BEING SPACED WITH RESPECT TO THE ADJACENT ARTICLES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL SO AS TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RADIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF ADJACENT ARTICLES, MEANS FOR ROTATING EACH OF THE ARTICLES BEING CONVEYED ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL AXIS OF THE ARTICLE FROM WHICH SAID PORTION EXTENDS RADIALLY, AND MEANS FOR STOPPING THE ROTATION OF THE ROTATING ARTICLES, SAID STOPPING MEANS BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN EACH OF THE ARTICLES TO BE PACKAGED IN ONE OF SAID GROUPS AND MOVING SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE DIRECTION OF AND AT THE SPEED OF SAID CONVEYING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A MACHINE FOR POSITIONING ARTICLES TO BE SUBSEQUENTLY PACKAGED IN GROUPS, SAID ARTICLES HAVING RADIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE ARTICLES THROUGH THE MACHINE, THE ARTICLES BEING SPACED WITH RESPECT TO THE ADJACENT ARTICLES IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL SO AS TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RADIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF ADJACENT ARTICLES, MEANS FOR ROTATING EACH OF THE ARTICLES BEING CONVEYED ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL AXIS OF THE ARTICLE FROM WHICH SAID PORTION EXTENDS RADIALLY, AND MEANS FOR STOPPING THE ROTATION OF THE ROTATING ARTICLES, SAID STOPPING MEANS BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN EACH OF THE ARTICLES TO BE PACKAGED IN ONE OF SAID GROUPS AND MOVING SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE DIRECTION OF AND AT THE SPEED OF SAID CONVEYING
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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 |