US3125370A
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Self-centering article crimpers
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-17
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Expires: 1981-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B21/00; B65B21/02; B65B21/08; B65B21/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
IN A BOTTLE, OR ARTICLE GRIPPING APPARATUS, A CARRIER FRAME, A DEPENDENT POSITIONING MEANS PIVOTALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CARRIER FRAME AND NORMALLY CENTERED WITH RELATION THERETO, A PAIR OF PIVOTAL GRIPPER JAWS OPERATIVELY CARRIED BY SAID POSITIONING MEANS, A PAIR OF COIL SPRING MEANS OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND SAID CARRIER FRAME FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID POSITIONING MEANS TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID FRAME BUT NORMALLY TO URGE SAID POSITIONING MEANS AWAY FROM SAID FRAME, A CONTROL MEMBER FOR SAID GRIPPER JAWS OPERATIVELY CARRIED BY SAID CARRIER FRAME, CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOST-MOTION MEMBERS OPERATIVELY EXTENDING BETWEEN AND CONNECTING SAID CONTROL MEMBER TO SAID GRIPPER JAWS TO MOVE THEM FROM A LOCKED BOTTLE GRIPPING POSITION TO BOTTLE ENGAGING AND/OR RELEASING POSITION WHEN SAID CONTROL MEMBER IS MOVED, A SUPPORT PLATE CARRIED BY SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND FORMING AN END STOP FOR ONE END OF SAID COIL SPRING MEANS, AND A ROCKER LINK POSITIONED PARALLEL TO SAID SUPPORT PLATE AND SLIDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT PLATE FOR ONLY MOVEMENT TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORT PLATE WHILE MAINTAINED PARALLEL THERETO, SAID ROCKER LINK HAVING FIXEDLY POSITIONED OPPOSITELY EXTENDING ARMS THEREON PARALLEL TO SAID SUPPORT PLATE AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LOST-MOTION MEMBERS TO PROVIDE LOST MOTION IN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ON LATERAL DEFLECTION OF SAID POSITIONING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
IN A BOTTLE, OR ARTICLE GRIPPING APPARATUS, A CARRIER FRAME, A DEPENDENT POSITIONING MEANS PIVOTALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CARRIER FRAME AND NORMALLY CENTERED WITH RELATION THERETO, A PAIR OF PIVOTAL GRIPPER JAWS OPERATIVELY CARRIED BY SAID POSITIONING MEANS, A PAIR OF COIL SPRING MEANS OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND SAID CARRIER FRAME FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID POSITIONING MEANS TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID FRAME BUT NORMALLY TO URGE SAID POSITIONING MEANS AWAY FROM SAID FRAME, A CONTROL MEMBER FOR SAID GRIPPER JAWS OPERATIVELY CARRIED BY SAID CARRIER FRAME, CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOST-MOTION MEMBERS OPERATIVELY EXTENDING BETWEEN AND CONNECTING SAID CONTROL MEMBER TO SAID GRIPPER JAWS TO MOVE THEM FROM A LOCKED BOTTLE GRIPPING POSITION TO BOTTLE ENGAGING AND/OR RELEASING POSITION WHEN SAID CONTROL MEMBER IS MOVED, A SUPPORT PLATE CARRIED BY SAID POSITIONING MEANS AND FORMING AN END STOP FOR ONE END OF SAID COIL SPRING MEANS, AND A ROCKER LINK POSITIONED PARALLEL TO SAID SUPPORT PLATE AND SLIDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT PLATE FOR ONLY MOVEMENT TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORT PLATE WHILE MAINTAINED PARALLEL THERETO, SAID ROCKER LINK HAVING FIXEDLY POSITIONED OPPOSITELY EXTENDING ARMS THEREON PARALLEL TO SAID SUPPORT PLATE AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LOST-MOTION MEMBERS TO PROVIDE LOST MOTION IN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ON LATERAL DEFLECTION OF SAID POSITIONING MEANS.
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) | 1967-03-17 | 1967-09-16 | 1968-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-17 | 1971-09-16 | 1972-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-17 | 1975-09-16 | 1976-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |