US3154801A
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Transfer mechanism with means to operate fingers independently of movement of transfer head
Assignee: Textron Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-07
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1982-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin B Byam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:00
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21J; B21J13/00; B21J13/08; B21K; B21K27/00; B21K27/02; B21K27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A HEADER OR LIKE MECHANISM HAVING A FRAME, A DIE BED CARRIED BY THE FRAME AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF DIES IN ITS FACE, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING BLANKS BETWEEN ADJACENT DIES, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A TRANSFER HEAD SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LINE OF THE DIES, A PLURALITY OF LIFT PLATES SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID TRANSFER HEAD FOR RECIPROCATION TOWARD AND FROM THE DIES, A PAIR OF COOPERATING GRIPPER FINGERS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID LIFT PLATES, A PAIR OF LINKS PIVOTED BETWEEN SAID TRANSFER HEAD AND EACH PAIR OF GRIPPER FINGERS, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID TRANSFER HEAD, AND INDEPENDENT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID LIFT PLATES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A HEADER OR LIKE MECHANISM HAVING A FRAME, A DIE BED CARRIED BY THE FRAME AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF DIES IN ITS FACE, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING BLANKS BETWEEN ADJACENT DIES, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A TRANSFER HEAD SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LINE OF THE DIES, A PLURALITY OF LIFT PLATES SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID TRANSFER HEAD FOR RECIPROCATION TOWARD AND FROM THE DIES, A PAIR OF COOPERATING GRIPPER FINGERS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID LIFT PLATES, A PAIR OF LINKS PIVOTED BETWEEN SAID TRANSFER HEAD AND EACH PAIR OF GRIPPER FINGERS, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID TRANSFER HEAD, AND INDEPENDENT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID LIFT PLATES
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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) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |