US3143201A
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Unscrambler and erector for articles such as plastic bottles
Assignee: Emhart Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-07-30
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1982-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wyle Charles
- 👤 Forrest W Hyde
- 👤 Wildheim Sven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1414; B65G47/1421; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0235; B65G2201/0244; B65G2207/00; B65G2207/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR ORIENTING INTERMINGLED ARTICLES, SUCH AS BOTTLES, AND THEN ERECTING THEM BOTTOM END DOWN ON A CONVEYOR OR THE LIKE, THE SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A BOWL HAVING A SPIRAL TRACK THEREIN LEADING FROM ITS BOTTOM FOR THE ARTICLES TO CLIMB IN END TO END RELATIONSHIP AS A RESULT OF BOWL VIBRATION, MEANS CONTROLLED BY THE ENDWISE ORIENTATION OF THE ARTICLES AND OPERABLE THEREON TO ASSURE THEIR ADVANCE BOTTOM END FIRST AT THE END OF THE TRACK, A CHUTE HAVING AN OPEN UPPER END COMMUNICATING WITH THE END OF THE TRACK AND AN OPEN BOTTOM END FACING GENERALLY DOWNWARDLY WHEREBY THE ARTICLES REACHING THE BOTTOM END OF THE CHUTE FALL BOTTOM END DOWN, A RESILIENT PLATFORM SUPPORTED BELOW THE CHUTE TO CONTROL
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR ORIENTING INTERMINGLED ARTICLES, SUCH AS BOTTLES, AND THEN ERECTING THEM BOTTOM END DOWN ON A CONVEYOR OR THE LIKE, THE SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A BOWL HAVING A SPIRAL TRACK THEREIN LEADING FROM ITS BOTTOM FOR THE ARTICLES TO CLIMB IN END TO END RELATIONSHIP AS A RESULT OF BOWL VIBRATION, MEANS CONTROLLED BY THE ENDWISE ORIENTATION OF THE ARTICLES AND OPERABLE THEREON TO ASSURE THEIR ADVANCE BOTTOM END FIRST AT THE END OF THE TRACK, A CHUTE HAVING AN OPEN UPPER END COMMUNICATING WITH THE END OF THE TRACK AND AN OPEN BOTTOM END FACING GENERALLY DOWNWARDLY WHEREBY THE ARTICLES REACHING THE BOTTOM END OF THE CHUTE FALL BOTTOM END DOWN, A RESILIENT PLATFORM SUPPORTED BELOW THE CHUTE TO CONTROL
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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |