US3148802A
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Variable speed filling machine with successively actuated clutches
Assignee: Autopack Ltd
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Filing: 1963-09-17
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1983-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A E Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B65/00; B65B65/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A FILLING MACHINE COMPRISING A HOPPER, MECHANISM FOR STIRRING MATERIAL IN THE HOPPER, A MOTOR, MEANS CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO THE STIRRING MECHANISM, AN OUTLET ON SAID HOPPER, ROTARY FEEDING MECHANISM IN THE HOPPER FOR FEEDING MATERIAL THEREFROM, DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FEEDING MECHANISM TO SAID MOTOR, SAID DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF CLUTCHES EACH HAVING AN INPUT MEMBER AND AN OUTPUT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE FEEDING MECHANISM, MEANS CONNECTING THE INPUT MEMBERS TO THE MOTOR WHEREBY SAID INPUT MEMBERS ARE DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEED AND LOW SPEED RESPECTIVELY AND MEANS FOR SUCCESSIVELY ACTUATING SAID CLUTCHES WHEREBY IN EACH CYCLE OF OPERATION THE CLUTCH HAVING THE HIGH SPEED INPUT MEMBER IS ACTUATED BEFORE THE CLUTCH HAVING THE LOW SPEED INPUT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A FILLING MACHINE COMPRISING A HOPPER, MECHANISM FOR STIRRING MATERIAL IN THE HOPPER, A MOTOR, MEANS CONNECTING SAID MOTOR TO THE STIRRING MECHANISM, AN OUTLET ON SAID HOPPER, ROTARY FEEDING MECHANISM IN THE HOPPER FOR FEEDING MATERIAL THEREFROM, DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FEEDING MECHANISM TO SAID MOTOR, SAID DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF CLUTCHES EACH HAVING AN INPUT MEMBER AND AN OUTPUT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE FEEDING MECHANISM, MEANS CONNECTING THE INPUT MEMBERS TO THE MOTOR WHEREBY SAID INPUT MEMBERS ARE DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEED AND LOW SPEED RESPECTIVELY AND MEANS FOR SUCCESSIVELY ACTUATING SAID CLUTCHES WHEREBY IN EACH CYCLE OF OPERATION THE CLUTCH HAVING THE HIGH SPEED INPUT MEMBER IS ACTUATED BEFORE THE CLUTCH HAVING THE LOW SPEED INPUT MEMBER.
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |