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Can level detection device
Assignee: Nucor Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-12
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1982-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John S Rydz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/22; G01F23/28; G01F23/284; G01F23/288; G01F23/2885; B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/34; B07C5/3416; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/30; B65B1/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A LEVEL DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A CONTAINER WHICH IS NOT FILLED TO A DESIRED LEVEL INCLUDING IN COMBINATION A CONTAINER CONVEYOR FOR MOVING A LINE OF CONTAINERS ALONG A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT PATH THROUGH A DETECTION ZONE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, A PLURALITY OF ENERGY SOURCES, AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR FOR MOUNTING SAID ENERGY SOURCES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP AT ONE SIDE OF SAID CONTAINER LINE WITH A SPACING EQUAL TO THE SPACING BETWEEN ADJACENT CONTAINERS FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID DETECTION ZONE ALONG A PATH GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID CONTAINER PATH AT A LEVEL JUST BELOW SAID DESIRED LEVEL, A PLURALITY OF ENERGY DETECTORS, AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR FOR MOUNTING SAID DETECTORS IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID CONTAINER LINE WITH A SPACING EQUAL TO THE SPACING BETWEEN ADJACENT CONTAINERS FOR MOVEMENT THROUIGH SAID DETECTION ZONE ALONG A PATH GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID CONTAINER PATH AT A LEVEL JUST BELOW SAID DESIRED LEVEL WHEREBY A DETECTOR PASSING THROUGH SAID ZONE REGIS-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A LEVEL DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A CONTAINER WHICH IS NOT FILLED TO A DESIRED LEVEL INCLUDING IN COMBINATION A CONTAINER CONVEYOR FOR MOVING A LINE OF CONTAINERS ALONG A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT PATH THROUGH A DETECTION ZONE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, A PLURALITY OF ENERGY SOURCES, AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR FOR MOUNTING SAID ENERGY SOURCES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP AT ONE SIDE OF SAID CONTAINER LINE WITH A SPACING EQUAL TO THE SPACING BETWEEN ADJACENT CONTAINERS FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID DETECTION ZONE ALONG A PATH GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID CONTAINER PATH AT A LEVEL JUST BELOW SAID DESIRED LEVEL, A PLURALITY OF ENERGY DETECTORS, AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR FOR MOUNTING SAID DETECTORS IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID CONTAINER LINE WITH A SPACING EQUAL TO THE SPACING BETWEEN ADJACENT CONTAINERS FOR MOVEMENT THROUIGH SAID DETECTION ZONE ALONG A PATH GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID CONTAINER PATH AT A LEVEL JUST BELOW SAID DESIRED LEVEL WHEREBY A DETECTOR PASSING THROUGH SAID ZONE REGIS-
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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |