US3129979A
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Means for delivering light articles from one point to another
Assignee: MORPUL RES CORP
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Filing: 1961-07-06
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1981-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hartshorn Cyril
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:39
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06H; D06H3/00; D06H3/16; B; B65; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A PNEUMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM COMPRISING A MAIN TUBE, MEANS FOR BLOWING AIR INTO ONE END OF THE TUBE, AN EXAMINING STATION AT THE OTHER END OF THE TUBE, A PLURALITY OF BRANCH TUBES LEADING INTO THE MAIN TUBE AT INTERMEDIATE POINTS ALONG ITS LENGTH, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A JET OF AIR THROUGH EACH BRANCH TUBE TOWARDS THE MAIN TUBE, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING THE SAID AIR JETS CONCURRENTLY WITH RECEIPT BY THE RESPECTIVE BRANCH TUBE OF AN ARTICLE REQUIRING TRANSMISSION TO THE EXAMINING STATION, EACH BRANCH TUBE IS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF A GROUP OF KNITTING MACHINES, AND IN WHICH THE OPERATION OF THE AIR JETS IS EFFECTED BY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY AND VALVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH BRANCH TUBE IN THE SYSTEM, AND EACH AIR JET IS OPERATED THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH OPERATED BY A CAM SYNCHRONIZED WITH THE WORKING CYCLE OF THE ASSOCIATED KNITTING MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A PNEUMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM COMPRISING A MAIN TUBE, MEANS FOR BLOWING AIR INTO ONE END OF THE TUBE, AN EXAMINING STATION AT THE OTHER END OF THE TUBE, A PLURALITY OF BRANCH TUBES LEADING INTO THE MAIN TUBE AT INTERMEDIATE POINTS ALONG ITS LENGTH, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A JET OF AIR THROUGH EACH BRANCH TUBE TOWARDS THE MAIN TUBE, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING THE SAID AIR JETS CONCURRENTLY WITH RECEIPT BY THE RESPECTIVE BRANCH TUBE OF AN ARTICLE REQUIRING TRANSMISSION TO THE EXAMINING STATION, EACH BRANCH TUBE IS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF A GROUP OF KNITTING MACHINES, AND IN WHICH THE OPERATION OF THE AIR JETS IS EFFECTED BY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY AND VALVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH BRANCH TUBE IN THE SYSTEM, AND EACH AIR JET IS OPERATED THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH OPERATED BY A CAM SYNCHRONIZED WITH THE WORKING CYCLE OF THE ASSOCIATED KNITTING MACHINE.
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) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |