US3174637A
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Apparatus for placing rows of articles on conveyors
Assignee: General Mold and Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1962-07-26
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1982-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Flynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B21/00; B65B21/02; B65B21/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN APPARATUS FOR UNPACKING CONTAINERS, THE COMBINATION OF AN ELONGATE TROUGH INCLUDING A BOTTOM WALL AND A PAIR OF SPACED APART PARALLEL UPRIGHT SIDE WALLS FOR SUPPORTING A ROW OF CONTAINERS IN UPRIGHT POSITION, A CONVEYOR HAVING A STRAND FOR SUPPORTING SAID TROUGH AND THE CONTAINERS THEREON, LENGTHWISE EXTENDING GUIDE MEANS ADJACENT SAID STRAND FOR GUIDING SAID TROUGH AND THE CONTAINERS, MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ROLLS FOR ENGAGING OPPOSITE SIDES OF ONE OF SAID WALLS OF SAID TROUGH AND MOVING THE SAME TOWARDS ONE END OF SAID CONVEYOR TO REMOVE SAID TROUGH FROM SAID STRAND AND FOR PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE ROW OF CONTAINERS WITH SAID TROUGH,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN APPARATUS FOR UNPACKING CONTAINERS, THE COMBINATION OF AN ELONGATE TROUGH INCLUDING A BOTTOM WALL AND A PAIR OF SPACED APART PARALLEL UPRIGHT SIDE WALLS FOR SUPPORTING A ROW OF CONTAINERS IN UPRIGHT POSITION, A CONVEYOR HAVING A STRAND FOR SUPPORTING SAID TROUGH AND THE CONTAINERS THEREON, LENGTHWISE EXTENDING GUIDE MEANS ADJACENT SAID STRAND FOR GUIDING SAID TROUGH AND THE CONTAINERS, MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ROLLS FOR ENGAGING OPPOSITE SIDES OF ONE OF SAID WALLS OF SAID TROUGH AND MOVING THE SAME TOWARDS ONE END OF SAID CONVEYOR TO REMOVE SAID TROUGH FROM SAID STRAND AND FOR PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE ROW OF CONTAINERS WITH SAID TROUGH,
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |