US3187940A
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Apparatus for loading and unloading conveyor belts
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN APPARATUS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING COMPONENTS HAVING LEADS EXTENDING FROM THEIR OPPOSITE SIDES FROM A CONVEYOR BELT HAVING APERTURES FOR RECEIVING THE COMPONENT BODIES AND FLEXIBLE TABS EXTENDING INTO THE APERTURES FOR RETAINING THE COMPONENTS ON THE BELT, A BREECH COMPRISING A HOLLOW MEMBER OF A SIZE SUFFICIENT TO RECEIVE A COMPONENT BODY, SAID MEMBER HAVING SPACED UPPER END SURFACES FOR ENGAGING THE TABS, AND CRADLING SURFACES FOR SUPPORTING THE COMPONENT BY ITS LEADS BELOW AND BETWEEN THE UPPER END SURFACES, MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE BELT TO MOVE THE APPARATUS INTO ALIGNMENT WITH THE BREECH, AND MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING THE BREECH THROUGH THE APERTURES TO ENGAGE THE LEADS AND FLEX AND HOLD OPEN THE TABS.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |