US3193078A
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Assignee: Newfrey LLC
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Filing: 1963-01-18
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Italo M Amenta
- 👤 Robert J Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/52; B65G47/68; B65G47/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A MECHANISM FOR DIRECTING ADVANCING ARTICLES FROM A SINGLE ROW INTO A PLURALITY OF ROWS AND COMPRISING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CONVEYOR FOR THE ARTICLES, MEANS SUPPORTED OVER THE CONVEYOR TO CONFINE MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES TO A SINGLE ROW AT AN UPSTREAM POSITION ON THE CONVEYOR AND TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF SIDE-BY-SIDE LANES FOR MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES AT A DOWNSTREAM POSITION ON THE CONVEYOR, A GUIDE CHUTE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM POSITIONS AND PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED AT ITS UPSTREAM END TO RECEIVE THE ADVANCING ROW OF ARTICLES, MEANS SUPPORTING THE DOWNSTREAM END OF THE CHUTE FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT THEREOF ACROSS THE CONVERYOR AND ADJACENT SAID LANES, A STOP BAR MOVABLY SUPPORTED GENERALLY TRANSVERSELY OF AND OVER SAID CONVEYOR TO ENGAGE AND STOP SAID CHUTE IN POSITIONS OF REGISTRY WITH THE RESPECTIVE LANES, MEANS FOR PIVOTING SAID CHUTE, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STOP BAR AT LEAST MOMENTARILY OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CHUTE TO PERMIT MOVEMENT THERE OF FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A MECHANISM FOR DIRECTING ADVANCING ARTICLES FROM A SINGLE ROW INTO A PLURALITY OF ROWS AND COMPRISING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CONVEYOR FOR THE ARTICLES, MEANS SUPPORTED OVER THE CONVEYOR TO CONFINE MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES TO A SINGLE ROW AT AN UPSTREAM POSITION ON THE CONVEYOR AND TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF SIDE-BY-SIDE LANES FOR MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES AT A DOWNSTREAM POSITION ON THE CONVEYOR, A GUIDE CHUTE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM POSITIONS AND PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED AT ITS UPSTREAM END TO RECEIVE THE ADVANCING ROW OF ARTICLES, MEANS SUPPORTING THE DOWNSTREAM END OF THE CHUTE FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT THEREOF ACROSS THE CONVERYOR AND ADJACENT SAID LANES, A STOP BAR MOVABLY SUPPORTED GENERALLY TRANSVERSELY OF AND OVER SAID CONVEYOR TO ENGAGE AND STOP SAID CHUTE IN POSITIONS OF REGISTRY WITH THE RESPECTIVE LANES, MEANS FOR PIVOTING SAID CHUTE, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STOP BAR AT LEAST MOMENTARILY OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CHUTE TO PERMIT MOVEMENT THERE OF FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER.
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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |