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US3175673A
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Article handling and advancing mechanism
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-28
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1983-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence R Hagner
- 👤 Gustav O Stegner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:12
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN AN ARTICLE HANDLING MECHANISM: A CARRIER MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS; A PLURALITY OF ARTICLE HOLDERS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER, EACH OF SAID HOLDERS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ARMS EACH OF WHICH IS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END OF THE CARRIER AND HAS A SEAT FOR RECEIVING THE ARTICLE, SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID ARMS INTO NORMALLY CLOSED POSITIONS TO SUPPORT AN ARTICLE IN SAID SEATS, AND A TOGGLE FOR MOVING SAID ARMS TO OPEN POSITION; MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ACTUATING SAID CARRIER TO ADVANCE SAID HOLDERS TO A PLURALITY OF STATIONS INCLUDING A LOADING STATION AND AN UNLOADING STATION; A CAM MOUNTED FOR TURNING MOVEMENT ABOUT SAID AXIS FOR ACTUATING SAID TOGGLES TO EFFECT MOVEMENT OF SAID HOLDERS TO OPEN POSITION; AND MEANS FOR OSCILLATING SAID CAM TO EFFECT THE SELECTIVE OPENING AND CLOSING OF SAID HOLDERS AT SAID LOADING AND SAID UNLOADING STATIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN AN ARTICLE HANDLING MECHANISM: A CARRIER MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS; A PLURALITY OF ARTICLE HOLDERS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER, EACH OF SAID HOLDERS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ARMS EACH OF WHICH IS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END OF THE CARRIER AND HAS A SEAT FOR RECEIVING THE ARTICLE, SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID ARMS INTO NORMALLY CLOSED POSITIONS TO SUPPORT AN ARTICLE IN SAID SEATS, AND A TOGGLE FOR MOVING SAID ARMS TO OPEN POSITION; MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ACTUATING SAID CARRIER TO ADVANCE SAID HOLDERS TO A PLURALITY OF STATIONS INCLUDING A LOADING STATION AND AN UNLOADING STATION; A CAM MOUNTED FOR TURNING MOVEMENT ABOUT SAID AXIS FOR ACTUATING SAID TOGGLES TO EFFECT MOVEMENT OF SAID HOLDERS TO OPEN POSITION; AND MEANS FOR OSCILLATING SAID CAM TO EFFECT THE SELECTIVE OPENING AND CLOSING OF SAID HOLDERS AT SAID LOADING AND SAID UNLOADING STATIONS.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |