US3207368A
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Product metering apparatus
Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-02
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz F Runge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:25
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/02; A22C11/0245; A22C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A METERING APPARATUS FOR FLOWABLE PRODUCT, A PRODUCT SUPPLY LINE, A PUMP IN SAID SUPPLY LINE HAVING A ROTATABLE DRIVE SHAFT AND ASSOCIATED MECHANISM FOR FORCING THR PRODUCT THROUGH THE PUMP, A HYDRAULIC MOTOR HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT COUPLED WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT OF SAID PUMP, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO OPERATE SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR, A VALVE CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF OPERATING FLUID TO SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR, A DISC CARRIED BY SAID PUMP DRIVE SHAFT, A COUNTER MECHANISM ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID DISC AND HAVING A CONNECTION WITH THE VALVE CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID TO SAID MOTOR FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE TO STOP THE PUMP SHAFT AT INTERVALS DETERMINED BY SAID COUNTING MECHANISM AND THEREBY STOP THE DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT THROUGH THE PUMP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A METERING APPARATUS FOR FLOWABLE PRODUCT, A PRODUCT SUPPLY LINE, A PUMP IN SAID SUPPLY LINE HAVING A ROTATABLE DRIVE SHAFT AND ASSOCIATED MECHANISM FOR FORCING THR PRODUCT THROUGH THE PUMP, A HYDRAULIC MOTOR HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT COUPLED WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT OF SAID PUMP, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO OPERATE SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR, A VALVE CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF OPERATING FLUID TO SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR, A DISC CARRIED BY SAID PUMP DRIVE SHAFT, A COUNTER MECHANISM ACTUATED IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID DISC AND HAVING A CONNECTION WITH THE VALVE CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID TO SAID MOTOR FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE TO STOP THE PUMP SHAFT AT INTERVALS DETERMINED BY SAID COUNTING MECHANISM AND THEREBY STOP THE DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT THROUGH THE PUMP.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |