US3160277A
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Antijamming-container-handling system
Assignee: Barry Wehmiller Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-09-11
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1981-09-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Wyman
- 👤 Robert G Husome
- 👤 Jerome M Rotramel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/84; B65G47/846; B65G47/848; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/36; B25; B25B; B25B11/00; B25B11/02; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/007; G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/84; G01N21/88; G01N21/90; G01N21/9009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS FROM A CONVEYOR BELT THROUGH AN INSPECTION ZONE AND BACK TO SAID CONVEYOR BELT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING YIELDABLE SUPPORTING GUIDE MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID CONTAINERS PRIOR TO SAID INSPECTION ZONE AND CARRYING SAID CONTAINERS IN SUSPENDED POSITIONS THROUGH SAID INSPECTION ZONE TO A DISCHARGE POSITION, SAID GUIDE MEANS BEING FREELY MOVABLE WITH SAID CONTAINERS; MEANS FOR URGING SAID CONTAINERS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID YIELDABLE GUIDE MEANS, A REJECTED-CONTAINER COLLECTION REGION ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE REGION, GUARD MEANS BLOCKING SAID REJECTED-CONTAINER COLLECTION REGION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AN INDICATION THAT A CONTAINER IS TO BE REJECTED FOR MOVING SAID BLOCKING GUARD MEANS TO PERMIT SAID RESPECTED CONTAINER TO BE MOVED INTO SAID REJECTED-CONTAINER COLLECTION ZONE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS FROM A CONVEYOR BELT THROUGH AN INSPECTION ZONE AND BACK TO SAID CONVEYOR BELT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING YIELDABLE SUPPORTING GUIDE MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID CONTAINERS PRIOR TO SAID INSPECTION ZONE AND CARRYING SAID CONTAINERS IN SUSPENDED POSITIONS THROUGH SAID INSPECTION ZONE TO A DISCHARGE POSITION, SAID GUIDE MEANS BEING FREELY MOVABLE WITH SAID CONTAINERS; MEANS FOR URGING SAID CONTAINERS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID YIELDABLE GUIDE MEANS, A REJECTED-CONTAINER COLLECTION REGION ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE REGION, GUARD MEANS BLOCKING SAID REJECTED-CONTAINER COLLECTION REGION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AN INDICATION THAT A CONTAINER IS TO BE REJECTED FOR MOVING SAID BLOCKING GUARD MEANS TO PERMIT SAID RESPECTED CONTAINER TO BE MOVED INTO SAID REJECTED-CONTAINER COLLECTION ZONE.
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) | 1967-12-08 | 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 |