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US3197016A
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Tube feeder with feed responsive control means
Assignee: P AND D SALES AND Mfg CO
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Filing: 1963-10-30
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jones Charles Ken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A TUBE FEEDER HAVING A FEED CARRYING TUBE WITH AN OPEN REMOTE END, FEED RESPONSIVE MEANS COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING AN AREA SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE, AND ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY CARRYING SAID PLATE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TUBE IN SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE AND IN A PARTICULAR SELECTED AREA OF THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE FOR INTERCEPTING FEED DELIVERED TO SAID PARTICULAR SELECTED AREA AND FOR AVOIDING FEED DELIVERED TO OTHER AREAS OF THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN A TUBE FEEDER HAVING A FEED CARRYING TUBE WITH AN OPEN REMOTE END, FEED RESPONSIVE MEANS COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING AN AREA SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE, AND ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY CARRYING SAID PLATE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TUBE IN SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE AND IN A PARTICULAR SELECTED AREA OF THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE FOR INTERCEPTING FEED DELIVERED TO SAID PARTICULAR SELECTED AREA AND FOR AVOIDING FEED DELIVERED TO OTHER AREAS OF THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF SAID OPEN REMOTE END OF SAID TUBE.
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 |