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Apparatus for packing metal containers in cases
Assignee: SHEPPARD MACHINERY Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul S Eckhoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING CANS HAVING FERROMAGNETIC PORTIONS AND HAVING LATERALLY PROJECTING BAIL-SUPPORTING EARS THEREON, A CONVEYER FOR MOVING CANS TOWARD A PACKAGING AREA IN SERIES, SAID CONVEYER ENGAGING THE CANS IN A FRICTIONAL COUPLING AFFORDING FREEDOM FOR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYER, A CAN-ORIENTING ARM DISPOSED ADJACENT THE CONVEYER FOR DISPOSING THE CANS IN PREDETERMINED ANGULAR POSITIONS ON THE CONVEYER, SAID MEMBER BEING DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF LATERALLY PROJECTING EARS PROXIMATE THE VERTICAL PLANE TANGENT TO THE EDGES OF THE SERIES OF CANS, AND MAGNETIC MEANS ADJACENT SAID MEMBER TO IMPOSE MAGNETIC FORCES ON SUCCESSIVE CANS PULLING THEM TOWARD THE MEMBER TO MAINTAIN ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBER AND EARS AS THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING CANS HAVING FERROMAGNETIC PORTIONS AND HAVING LATERALLY PROJECTING BAIL-SUPPORTING EARS THEREON, A CONVEYER FOR MOVING CANS TOWARD A PACKAGING AREA IN SERIES, SAID CONVEYER ENGAGING THE CANS IN A FRICTIONAL COUPLING AFFORDING FREEDOM FOR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYER, A CAN-ORIENTING ARM DISPOSED ADJACENT THE CONVEYER FOR DISPOSING THE CANS IN PREDETERMINED ANGULAR POSITIONS ON THE CONVEYER, SAID MEMBER BEING DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF LATERALLY PROJECTING EARS PROXIMATE THE VERTICAL PLANE TANGENT TO THE EDGES OF THE SERIES OF CANS, AND MAGNETIC MEANS ADJACENT SAID MEMBER TO IMPOSE MAGNETIC FORCES ON SUCCESSIVE CANS PULLING THEM TOWARD THE MEMBER TO MAINTAIN ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBER AND EARS AS THE
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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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |