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Hopper apparatus for aligning objects therein
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1961-08-28
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Granted: 1964-02-11
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Expires: 1981-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert R Waltz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1442; B65G47/1471; H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/02; H05K13/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOPPER FOR RECEIVING RANDOMLYDISPOSED OBJECTS IN BULK AND HAVING AN ELONGATED SLOT IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF FOR DISCHARGING SAID OBJECTS IN A PREDETERMINED ORDER AND DISPOSITION FROM SAID HOPPER, TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT MEANS POSITIONED AT THE SIDES OF SAID HOPPER AND ABOVE SAID SLOT TO ALIGN OBJECTS IN SAID HOPPER WITH SAID DISCHARGE SLOT BY ESTABLISHING MAGNETIC FORCES OF VARYING INTENSITY IN SAID HOPPER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT MEANS TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE SIDES OF SAID HOPPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOPPER FOR RECEIVING RANDOMLYDISPOSED OBJECTS IN BULK AND HAVING AN ELONGATED SLOT IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF FOR DISCHARGING SAID OBJECTS IN A PREDETERMINED ORDER AND DISPOSITION FROM SAID HOPPER, TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT MEANS POSITIONED AT THE SIDES OF SAID HOPPER AND ABOVE SAID SLOT TO ALIGN OBJECTS IN SAID HOPPER WITH SAID DISCHARGE SLOT BY ESTABLISHING MAGNETIC FORCES OF VARYING INTENSITY IN SAID HOPPER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT MEANS TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE SIDES OF SAID HOPPER.
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) | 1967-02-10 | 1967-08-12 | 1968-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-10 | 1971-08-12 | 1972-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-10 | 1975-08-12 | 1976-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |