US3185285A
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Mechanism for feeding closures
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-05
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1982-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Runco
- 👤 Hoehn Harry William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/48; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/02; B67B3/06; B67B3/064; B67B3/0645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A CAP FEEDING MECHANISM COMPRISING A BIN TO RECEIVE CLOSURE CAPS, A ROTATABLE HOPPER BELOW SAID BIN, SAID BIN BEING AFFIXED TO AND MOUNTED ON TOP OF SAID HOPPER, SAID HOPPER COMMUNICATING WITH SAID BIN AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE CLOSURE CAPS THEREFROM, AND A MOVING CONVEYOR WITHIN SAID BIN AT THE LOWER PORTION THEREOF AND ABOVE SAID HOPPER AND BEING ADAPTED TO TRANSFER CLOSURE CAPS FROM SAID BIN TO SAID HOPPER AND SENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOPPER TO SENSE THE LEVEL OF CLOSURE CAPS ON THE HOPPER AND CONTROL THE DEPOSITION OF CLOSURE CAPS ON SAID HOPPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A CAP FEEDING MECHANISM COMPRISING A BIN TO RECEIVE CLOSURE CAPS, A ROTATABLE HOPPER BELOW SAID BIN, SAID BIN BEING AFFIXED TO AND MOUNTED ON TOP OF SAID HOPPER, SAID HOPPER COMMUNICATING WITH SAID BIN AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE CLOSURE CAPS THEREFROM, AND A MOVING CONVEYOR WITHIN SAID BIN AT THE LOWER PORTION THEREOF AND ABOVE SAID HOPPER AND BEING ADAPTED TO TRANSFER CLOSURE CAPS FROM SAID BIN TO SAID HOPPER AND SENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOPPER TO SENSE THE LEVEL OF CLOSURE CAPS ON THE HOPPER AND CONTROL THE DEPOSITION OF CLOSURE CAPS ON SAID HOPPER.
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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |