US3133386A
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Method of conveying and processing bodies
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1959-07-27
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1979-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lowell B Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B63/00; B65B63/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
THE METHOD OF SEGREGATING ARTICLES FROM AN ADVANCING FLOW OF ARTICLES INCLUDING ESTABLISHING DUAL CONVEYORS MAINTAINED IN SPACED RELATION BY CONNECTORS, ADVANCING ONE CONVEYOR AT A PREDETERMINED SPEED, ADVANCING THE SECOND CONVEYOR AT THE SAME SPEED TO CONCOMITANTLY ADVANCE ARTICLE ONTO BOTH CONVEYORS, INCREASING THE SPEED OF THE SECOND CONVEYOR TO ISOLATE ON THE SECOND CONVEYOR A GROUP OF ARTICLES IN ABUTTING RELATION FROM THE ADANCING FLOW OF ARTICLES, INTERMITTENTLY ADVANCING THE POSITION OF THE CONNECTORS OF THE CONVEYORS TO ACCOMMODATE RECEIPT OF SUCCEEDING ARTICLES, DELIVERING THE ISOLATED ARTICLES FROM THE SECOND CONVEYOR MOVING AT INCREASED SPEED, REDUCING THE SPEED OF THE SECOND CONVEYOR RELATIVE TO THAT OF THE FIRST CONVEYOR, AND VARYING THE EXTENT OF MOVEMENT OF THE CONNECTORS FOR DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF ARTICLES IN A GROUP COLLECTED ON THE SECOND CONVEYOR FOR DELIVERY AS A GROUP THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
THE METHOD OF SEGREGATING ARTICLES FROM AN ADVANCING FLOW OF ARTICLES INCLUDING ESTABLISHING DUAL CONVEYORS MAINTAINED IN SPACED RELATION BY CONNECTORS, ADVANCING ONE CONVEYOR AT A PREDETERMINED SPEED, ADVANCING THE SECOND CONVEYOR AT THE SAME SPEED TO CONCOMITANTLY ADVANCE ARTICLE ONTO BOTH CONVEYORS, INCREASING THE SPEED OF THE SECOND CONVEYOR TO ISOLATE ON THE SECOND CONVEYOR A GROUP OF ARTICLES IN ABUTTING RELATION FROM THE ADANCING FLOW OF ARTICLES, INTERMITTENTLY ADVANCING THE POSITION OF THE CONNECTORS OF THE CONVEYORS TO ACCOMMODATE RECEIPT OF SUCCEEDING ARTICLES, DELIVERING THE ISOLATED ARTICLES FROM THE SECOND CONVEYOR MOVING AT INCREASED SPEED, REDUCING THE SPEED OF THE SECOND CONVEYOR RELATIVE TO THAT OF THE FIRST CONVEYOR, AND VARYING THE EXTENT OF MOVEMENT OF THE CONNECTORS FOR DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF ARTICLES IN A GROUP COLLECTED ON THE SECOND CONVEYOR FOR DELIVERY AS A GROUP THEREFROM.
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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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |