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Automatic handling of magnetic parts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-20
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Voorhies Carl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:01
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A METHOD OF SEPARATING A SINGLE PART FORMED OF A MAGNETIC MATERIAL FROM LIKE PARTS, INCLUDING THE STEPS OF STACKING SAID PARTS, ONE UPON THE OTHER, IN A FIXED LATERAL POSITIONS, FORMED A MAGNETIC FIELD ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE STACKED PARTS SO THAT EACH PART ASSUMES ONE MAGNETIC POLARITY ALONG THE SIDE ADJACENT THE MAGNETIC FIELD AND THE OPPOSITE POLARITY ALONG ITS OTHER SIDE WHEREBY SAID PARTS REPEL ONE ANOTHER, THE MAGNEIC FIELD MOVING THE REPELLED PARTS AXIALLY AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM PART IN THE STACK AND THEREFORE INTO A FIXED POSITION IN THE MAGNETIC FIELD, REMOVING SAID PARTS FROM THE FIXED POSITION IN SAID MAGNETIC FIELD, AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVING THE BOTTOM PART IN THE STACK AND CONVEYING IT TO A POINT OF USE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
A METHOD OF SEPARATING A SINGLE PART FORMED OF A MAGNETIC MATERIAL FROM LIKE PARTS, INCLUDING THE STEPS OF STACKING SAID PARTS, ONE UPON THE OTHER, IN A FIXED LATERAL POSITIONS, FORMED A MAGNETIC FIELD ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE STACKED PARTS SO THAT EACH PART ASSUMES ONE MAGNETIC POLARITY ALONG THE SIDE ADJACENT THE MAGNETIC FIELD AND THE OPPOSITE POLARITY ALONG ITS OTHER SIDE WHEREBY SAID PARTS REPEL ONE ANOTHER, THE MAGNEIC FIELD MOVING THE REPELLED PARTS AXIALLY AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM PART IN THE STACK AND THEREFORE INTO A FIXED POSITION IN THE MAGNETIC FIELD, REMOVING SAID PARTS FROM THE FIXED POSITION IN SAID MAGNETIC FIELD, AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVING THE BOTTOM PART IN THE STACK AND CONVEYING IT TO A POINT OF USE.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |