US3198581A
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Method and apparatus for handling articles
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1962-02-28
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gamberini Goffredo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/10; B65B35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
INSTALLATION FOR THE PNEUMATIC CONVEYANCE OF CIGARETTE PACKS OR THE LIKE, IN WHICH THE PACKS ARE SUCKED DIRECTLY IN A TUBING OF RECTANGULAR SECTION, FROM A STARTING STATION TO AN ARRIVAL STATION, AND IN WHICH THE TUBING PRESENTS IN THE ARRIVAL STATION A DESCENDING, VERTICAL OR INCLINED END SECTION, WHICH IS CONNECTED AT THE TOP WITH AN INTAKE AND IS PROVIDED WITH A LOWER OPEN OUTLET IN WHICH THERE IS ALLOWED TO FORM A COLUMN OF PACKS, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT THE DESCENDING END SECTION OF THE TUBING IN THE ARRIVAL STATION PRESENTS BELOW ITS CONNECTION WITH THE INTAKE AT LEAST ONE LENGTH OF REDUCED CROSS-SECTION, THROUGH WHICH THE PACKS PASS WITH SLIGHT CONSTRICTION, ADHERING ON ALL FOUR WALLS OF THE TUBING, THERE BEING PROVIDED MECHANICAL FEED MEANS, DISPOSED UPSTREAM OF THE LENGTH OF REDUCED CROSS-SECTION, WHICH PUSH THE PACKS FORCIBLY THROUGH SAID LENGTH, PREFERABLY AT A RATE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE RATE OF FALL OF THE PACKS IN THE DESCENDING END SECTION OF THE TUBING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
INSTALLATION FOR THE PNEUMATIC CONVEYANCE OF CIGARETTE PACKS OR THE LIKE, IN WHICH THE PACKS ARE SUCKED DIRECTLY IN A TUBING OF RECTANGULAR SECTION, FROM A STARTING STATION TO AN ARRIVAL STATION, AND IN WHICH THE TUBING PRESENTS IN THE ARRIVAL STATION A DESCENDING, VERTICAL OR INCLINED END SECTION, WHICH IS CONNECTED AT THE TOP WITH AN INTAKE AND IS PROVIDED WITH A LOWER OPEN OUTLET IN WHICH THERE IS ALLOWED TO FORM A COLUMN OF PACKS, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT THE DESCENDING END SECTION OF THE TUBING IN THE ARRIVAL STATION PRESENTS BELOW ITS CONNECTION WITH THE INTAKE AT LEAST ONE LENGTH OF REDUCED CROSS-SECTION, THROUGH WHICH THE PACKS PASS WITH SLIGHT CONSTRICTION, ADHERING ON ALL FOUR WALLS OF THE TUBING, THERE BEING PROVIDED MECHANICAL FEED MEANS, DISPOSED UPSTREAM OF THE LENGTH OF REDUCED CROSS-SECTION, WHICH PUSH THE PACKS FORCIBLY THROUGH SAID LENGTH, PREFERABLY AT A RATE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE RATE OF FALL OF THE PACKS IN THE DESCENDING END SECTION OF THE TUBING.
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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |