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US3159912A
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Automatic electrical power can opener
Assignee: UDICO ELECTRIC CO
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Filing: 1962-03-05
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1982-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand L A Posener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:27
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
IN A CAN OPENER, THE COMBINATION OF: A HOUSING; A DRIVING WHEEL ROTATABLY COUPLED TO THE HOUSING, SAID DRIVING WHEEL INCLUDING AN ANNULAR TOOTHED PORTION FOR ENGAGING THE UNDER SIDE OF A BEAD OF A CAN AND AN ANNULAR SHOULDER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT AND EXTENDING RADIALLY BEYOND THE TOOTHED PORTION BETWEEN THE TOOTHED PORTION AND THE HOUSING FOR ENGAGING THE SIDE OF THE BEAD TO PREVENT THE TOOTHED PORTION FROM CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE CAN BELOW THE BEAD; A CAN GUIDE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE WALL OF SAID HOUSING TO BEAR AGAINST THE SIDE OF SAID CAN THEREBY HOLDING THE CAN AWAY FROM CONTACT WITH THE FLAT SIDE OF SAID DRIVE WHEEL; A CUTTER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING FOR SHIFTING MOVEMENT INTO CUTTING POSITION WITH THE DRIVING WHEEL BY ENGAGING THE TOP OF THE CAN ADJACENT THE BEAD, AND MEANS TO STEADY A CAN DURING A CAN-OPENING OPERATION AND TO DETECT THE SERVERING OF THE TOP FROM THE CAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
IN A CAN OPENER, THE COMBINATION OF: A HOUSING; A DRIVING WHEEL ROTATABLY COUPLED TO THE HOUSING, SAID DRIVING WHEEL INCLUDING AN ANNULAR TOOTHED PORTION FOR ENGAGING THE UNDER SIDE OF A BEAD OF A CAN AND AN ANNULAR SHOULDER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT AND EXTENDING RADIALLY BEYOND THE TOOTHED PORTION BETWEEN THE TOOTHED PORTION AND THE HOUSING FOR ENGAGING THE SIDE OF THE BEAD TO PREVENT THE TOOTHED PORTION FROM CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE CAN BELOW THE BEAD; A CAN GUIDE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE WALL OF SAID HOUSING TO BEAR AGAINST THE SIDE OF SAID CAN THEREBY HOLDING THE CAN AWAY FROM CONTACT WITH THE FLAT SIDE OF SAID DRIVE WHEEL; A CUTTER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING FOR SHIFTING MOVEMENT INTO CUTTING POSITION WITH THE DRIVING WHEEL BY ENGAGING THE TOP OF THE CAN ADJACENT THE BEAD, AND MEANS TO STEADY A CAN DURING A CAN-OPENING OPERATION AND TO DETECT THE SERVERING OF THE TOP FROM THE CAN.
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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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |