US3209845A
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Automatic weigher
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hollander William R C De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
AN AUTOMATIC FRACTION WEIGHER FOR WEIGHING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE FRACTIONS COMPRISING A BALANCE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PANS, A PLURALITY OF WEIGHTS, EACH OF A PREDETERMINED VALUE, A PLURALITY OF SOURCES OF MATERIAL, CORRESPONDING TO SAID PLURALITY OF WEIGHTS, SOLENOIDS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID WEIGHTS FOR HOLDING SAID WEIGHTS OFF OF SAID FIRST PAN, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID SOURCES FOR CONTROLLING THE FEEDING OF MATERIAL ONTO SAID SECOND PAN, A STEPPING SWITCH FOR CONTROLLING THE DE-ENER GIZATION OF SAID SOLENOIDS TO PLACE SAID WEIGHTS ON SAID FIRST PAN, AND IN RESPONSE THERETO TO THE FEEDING OF MATERIAL ONTO SAID SECOND PAN FROM SAID SOURCES IN A PREDETERMINED SEQUENCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
AN AUTOMATIC FRACTION WEIGHER FOR WEIGHING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE FRACTIONS COMPRISING A BALANCE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PANS, A PLURALITY OF WEIGHTS, EACH OF A PREDETERMINED VALUE, A PLURALITY OF SOURCES OF MATERIAL, CORRESPONDING TO SAID PLURALITY OF WEIGHTS, SOLENOIDS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID WEIGHTS FOR HOLDING SAID WEIGHTS OFF OF SAID FIRST PAN, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID SOURCES FOR CONTROLLING THE FEEDING OF MATERIAL ONTO SAID SECOND PAN, A STEPPING SWITCH FOR CONTROLLING THE DE-ENER GIZATION OF SAID SOLENOIDS TO PLACE SAID WEIGHTS ON SAID FIRST PAN, AND IN RESPONSE THERETO TO THE FEEDING OF MATERIAL ONTO SAID SECOND PAN FROM SAID SOURCES IN A PREDETERMINED SEQUENCE.
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |