US3128093A
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Guideway for document sorting machines
Assignee: Universal Business Machines Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-11
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1981-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Highsmith
- 👤 Richard L Swartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:23
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A GUIDEWAY CONSTRUCTION FOR SORTING MACHINES COMPRISING: A PAIR OF SIDE WALLS; A FIRST PLURALITY OF HINGED GATES FORMING SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR OF THE GUIDEWAY, SAID GATES BEING TILTABLE FROM A NORMALLY CLOSED HORIZONTAL POSITION TO AN OPEN POSITION; A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF BINS LOCATED BELOW THE FLOOR OF SAID GUIDEWAY, EACH PAIR HAVING A COMMON WALL AND COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OF SAID GATES; A SECOND PLURALITY OF GATES LOCATED BELOW THE FIRST, SAID GATES BEING TILTABLE FROM A HORIZONTAL POSITION CLOSING ONE OF EACH PAIR OF BINS TO A SECOND POSITION OPENING SAID ONE AND CLOSING THE OTHER BIN OF SAID PAIRS, THE TILTING AXIS LYING SUBSTANTIALLY IN LINE WITH SAID COMMON WALL OF EACH ADJACENT PAIR OF BINS; AND MEANS FOR ADVANCING ARTICLES TO BE SORTED ALONG SAID GUIDEWAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A GUIDEWAY CONSTRUCTION FOR SORTING MACHINES COMPRISING: A PAIR OF SIDE WALLS; A FIRST PLURALITY OF HINGED GATES FORMING SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR OF THE GUIDEWAY, SAID GATES BEING TILTABLE FROM A NORMALLY CLOSED HORIZONTAL POSITION TO AN OPEN POSITION; A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF BINS LOCATED BELOW THE FLOOR OF SAID GUIDEWAY, EACH PAIR HAVING A COMMON WALL AND COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OF SAID GATES; A SECOND PLURALITY OF GATES LOCATED BELOW THE FIRST, SAID GATES BEING TILTABLE FROM A HORIZONTAL POSITION CLOSING ONE OF EACH PAIR OF BINS TO A SECOND POSITION OPENING SAID ONE AND CLOSING THE OTHER BIN OF SAID PAIRS, THE TILTING AXIS LYING SUBSTANTIALLY IN LINE WITH SAID COMMON WALL OF EACH ADJACENT PAIR OF BINS; AND MEANS FOR ADVANCING ARTICLES TO BE SORTED ALONG SAID GUIDEWAY.
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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |