US3126683A
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Separator feeder
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
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
2026-11-01 22:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/08; A; A22; A22C; A22C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN AN ARTICLE SHAPING DEVICE IN WHICH AN ARTICLE IS SHAPED, APPARATUS COMPRISING: MEANS FOR PROPELLING SAID SHAPED ARTICLE FROM SAID APPARATUS IN A FREE FALLING PATH THROUGH SPACE, SAID PATH HAVING A PRESELECTED DIRECTION AND DESTINATION; MEANS INCLUDING A FRAME DEFINING AN OPENING IN SAID PATH THROUGH WHICH SAID FREE FALLING SHAPED ARTICLE PASSES FROM SAID PROPELLING MEANS, SAID FRAME HAVING MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF A FLEXIBLE SHEET TO RETAIN THE SHEET IN SAID FRAME TO SPAN SAID OPENING IN ARTICLE INTERCEPTING POSITION, THE ARTICLE THEREBY PICKING UP THE SHEET AND CARRYING IT TO SAID DESTINATION WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGING SAID PATH; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SHEET FROM EXTERIORLY OF SAID PATH INTO SAID FRAME ENGAGING POSITION PRIOR TO SAID ARTICLE PASSING THROUGH SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN AN ARTICLE SHAPING DEVICE IN WHICH AN ARTICLE IS SHAPED, APPARATUS COMPRISING: MEANS FOR PROPELLING SAID SHAPED ARTICLE FROM SAID APPARATUS IN A FREE FALLING PATH THROUGH SPACE, SAID PATH HAVING A PRESELECTED DIRECTION AND DESTINATION; MEANS INCLUDING A FRAME DEFINING AN OPENING IN SAID PATH THROUGH WHICH SAID FREE FALLING SHAPED ARTICLE PASSES FROM SAID PROPELLING MEANS, SAID FRAME HAVING MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF A FLEXIBLE SHEET TO RETAIN THE SHEET IN SAID FRAME TO SPAN SAID OPENING IN ARTICLE INTERCEPTING POSITION, THE ARTICLE THEREBY PICKING UP THE SHEET AND CARRYING IT TO SAID DESTINATION WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGING SAID PATH; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SHEET FROM EXTERIORLY OF SAID PATH INTO SAID FRAME ENGAGING POSITION PRIOR TO SAID ARTICLE PASSING THROUGH SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |