US3176823A
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Transfer mechanism for tubular articles
Assignee: Primerica Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-24
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 D Errico Vincent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:46
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/006; B23; B23Q; B23Q7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING TUBULAR ARTICLES FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS OPERATION CONVEYOR HAVING PROJECTING PINS SUPPORTING SAID ARTICLES, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A TRANSFER HEAD MOVABLE ADJACENT TO THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID CONVEYOR PINS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MAINTAINING A POSITION CLEAR OF SAID PATH FOR ATTRACTING AND ENGAGING SAID ARTICLES WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM SAID PINS; SAID TRANSFER HEAD INCLUDING A CONCAVE SHAPED CURVED FACE CONFORMING SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CONTOUR OF A TUBULAR ARTICLE BODY; VACUUM MEANS WITHIN SAID TRANSFER HEAD COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CURVED FACE SO THAT SAID CURVED FACE ATTRACTS SAID ENGAGES ONE OF SAID ARTICLES ALONG ITS BODY WHEN SAID CURVED FACE IS BROUGHT INTO CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH ONE OF SAID ARTICLE BODIES; MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE VACUUM WITHIN SAID TRANSFER HEAD FOR ATTRACTING AND RELEASING AND ARTICLE RELATIVE THERETO AT THE PROPER TIME; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TRANSFER HEAD RELATIVE TO SAID PINS FOR STRIPPING A TUBULAR ARTICLE FROM A SAID PIN; AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING AN ARTICLE FROM SAID TRANSFER HEAD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
165 words
A DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING TUBULAR ARTICLES FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS OPERATION CONVEYOR HAVING PROJECTING PINS SUPPORTING SAID ARTICLES, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A TRANSFER HEAD MOVABLE ADJACENT TO THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID CONVEYOR PINS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MAINTAINING A POSITION CLEAR OF SAID PATH FOR ATTRACTING AND ENGAGING SAID ARTICLES WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM SAID PINS; SAID TRANSFER HEAD INCLUDING A CONCAVE SHAPED CURVED FACE CONFORMING SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CONTOUR OF A TUBULAR ARTICLE BODY; VACUUM MEANS WITHIN SAID TRANSFER HEAD COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CURVED FACE SO THAT SAID CURVED FACE ATTRACTS SAID ENGAGES ONE OF SAID ARTICLES ALONG ITS BODY WHEN SAID CURVED FACE IS BROUGHT INTO CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH ONE OF SAID ARTICLE BODIES; MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE VACUUM WITHIN SAID TRANSFER HEAD FOR ATTRACTING AND RELEASING AND ARTICLE RELATIVE THERETO AT THE PROPER TIME; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TRANSFER HEAD RELATIVE TO SAID PINS FOR STRIPPING A TUBULAR ARTICLE FROM A SAID PIN; AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING AN ARTICLE FROM SAID TRANSFER HEAD.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |