US3196589A
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Apparatus for orienting cylindrical objects and securing the same together
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-01
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1982-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B17/00; B65B17/02; B65B17/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
APPARATUS OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED INCLUDING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CAN CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO MOVE TWO ADJACENT ROWS OF CANS IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATION, SAID CONVEYOR SUPPORTING SAID CANS ON THE OUTERMOST PORTIONS THEREOF WHEREBY THE ADJACENT END PORTIONS OF CANS IN THE TWO ROWS ARE UNOBSTRUCTED FOR THE APPLICATION OF A CLIP THERETO, A PAIR OF DISC-LIKE MEMBERS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN A PLANE INCLUDING THE CONVEYOR AXIS WITH SAID MEMBERS DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CONVEYOR, AND EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A PERIPHERAL PORTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CAN CLIP IN ONE POSITION OF ROTATION OF THE MEMBER AND APPLY THE SAME TO THE BEADS OF ADJACENT CANS IN ANOTHER POSITION OF MEMBER ROTATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
APPARATUS OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED INCLUDING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING CAN CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO MOVE TWO ADJACENT ROWS OF CANS IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATION, SAID CONVEYOR SUPPORTING SAID CANS ON THE OUTERMOST PORTIONS THEREOF WHEREBY THE ADJACENT END PORTIONS OF CANS IN THE TWO ROWS ARE UNOBSTRUCTED FOR THE APPLICATION OF A CLIP THERETO, A PAIR OF DISC-LIKE MEMBERS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN A PLANE INCLUDING THE CONVEYOR AXIS WITH SAID MEMBERS DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CONVEYOR, AND EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A PERIPHERAL PORTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CAN CLIP IN ONE POSITION OF ROTATION OF THE MEMBER AND APPLY THE SAME TO THE BEADS OF ADJACENT CANS IN ANOTHER POSITION OF MEMBER ROTATION.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |