US3193980A
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Article transfer mechanism
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-13
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1981-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J Mumma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B23/00; B65B23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
AN EGG TRANSFER MECHANISM FOR DEPOSITING EGGS INTO CONTAINERS COMPRISING A CARRIAGE HAVING A ROW OF EGG RECEIVING POCKETS, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CARRIAGE FOR MOVEMENT FROM AN EGG RECEIVING POSITION ADJACENT A SUPPLY LINE TO A DISCHARGING POSITION ABOVE THE UPPER END OF A CONTAINER, MEANS OPERABLE UPON DEPOSIT OF EGGS INTO ALL THE POCKETS OF THE CARRIAGE TO MOVE THE CARRIAGE TO SAID DISCHARGING POSITION, AND MEANS OPERABLE UPON DISCHARGE OF THE EGGS FROM SAID CARRIAGE TO EFFECT RETURN MOVEMENT OF THE CARRIAGE TO SAID RECEIVING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
AN EGG TRANSFER MECHANISM FOR DEPOSITING EGGS INTO CONTAINERS COMPRISING A CARRIAGE HAVING A ROW OF EGG RECEIVING POCKETS, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CARRIAGE FOR MOVEMENT FROM AN EGG RECEIVING POSITION ADJACENT A SUPPLY LINE TO A DISCHARGING POSITION ABOVE THE UPPER END OF A CONTAINER, MEANS OPERABLE UPON DEPOSIT OF EGGS INTO ALL THE POCKETS OF THE CARRIAGE TO MOVE THE CARRIAGE TO SAID DISCHARGING POSITION, AND MEANS OPERABLE UPON DISCHARGE OF THE EGGS FROM SAID CARRIAGE TO EFFECT RETURN MOVEMENT OF THE CARRIAGE TO SAID RECEIVING POSITION.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |