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Transfer mechanism for conveyor keg palletizing device
Assignee: F AND M SCHAEFER BREWING CO
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Filing: 1961-06-16
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Granted: 1965-05-04
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Expires: 1981-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miller John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A TRANSFER MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMATIC CONVEYING AND TIERING MECHANISM FOR PALLETIZING UNIT LOADS OF RELATIVELY HEAVY ARTICLES SUCH AS BARRELS, KEGS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A TRANSFER STATION, A CONVEYOR FOR CONVEYING ARTICLES TOWARDS SAID STATION, A PICK UP CONVEYOR TRAVELLING AT A SLIGHTLY HIGHER SPEED FOR TAKING SAID ARTICLES FROM SAID FIRST CONVEYOR TO SAID STATION, MEANS FOR RAISING EACH ARTICLE AS IT ARRIVES AT SAID STATION A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE, SKIDS LEADING AWAY FROM SAID STATION AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ARTICLE WHEN IN RAISED POSITION FROM SAID STATION TO SAID SKIDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A TRANSFER MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMATIC CONVEYING AND TIERING MECHANISM FOR PALLETIZING UNIT LOADS OF RELATIVELY HEAVY ARTICLES SUCH AS BARRELS, KEGS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A TRANSFER STATION, A CONVEYOR FOR CONVEYING ARTICLES TOWARDS SAID STATION, A PICK UP CONVEYOR TRAVELLING AT A SLIGHTLY HIGHER SPEED FOR TAKING SAID ARTICLES FROM SAID FIRST CONVEYOR TO SAID STATION, MEANS FOR RAISING EACH ARTICLE AS IT ARRIVES AT SAID STATION A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE, SKIDS LEADING AWAY FROM SAID STATION AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ARTICLE WHEN IN RAISED POSITION FROM SAID STATION TO SAID SKIDS.
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) | 1968-05-03 | 1968-11-02 | 1969-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-03 | 1972-11-02 | 1973-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-03 | 1976-11-02 | 1977-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |