US3147780A
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Machine for loading particulate material in containers
Assignee: Morgan Packing Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-04
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1982-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald H Garriott
- 👤 Robert L Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A MACHINE FOR LOADING CONTAINERS WITH PARTICULATE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A CONVEYOR FOR CARRYING THE CONTAINERS, A LOADING BIN FOR LOADING THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL INTO CONTAINERS ON THE CONVEYOR, A TROUGH BENEATH THE CONVEYOR FOR CATCHING PARTICULATE MATERIAL WHICH PASSES THE CONTAINERS, MEANS FOR DIRECTING LIQUID ALONG SAID TROUGH TO CATCH AND CARRY PARTICULATE MATERIAL WHICH IS CAUGHT IN THE TROUGH, MEANS FOR SEPARATING THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL FROM THE LIQUID, MEANS FOR RETURNING THE LIQUID TO THE TROUGH, AND MEANS FOR RETURNING THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL TO THE LOADING BIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A MACHINE FOR LOADING OPEN-TOPPED CONTAINERS WHICH COMPRISES A CONVEYOR CARRYING THE CONTAINERS, MEANS FOR LOADING PARTICULATE MATERIAL IN THE CONTAINERS, AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE OPEN-WORK BELT, MEANS GUIDING A PORTION OF THE BELT TO REST ON TOPS OF THE CONTAINERS AS THE CONTAINERS TRAVEL ALONG THE CONVEYOR, AND MEANS FOR INTRODUCING LIQUID INTO THE CONTAINERS THROUGH THE OPEN-WORK BELT, THE BELT HOLDING THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL INSIDE THE CONTAINERS.
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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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |