US3209900A
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Oscillating and reciprocating vibratory hopper
Assignee: Western Atlas Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-23
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1984-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel H Prutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G27/00; B65G27/10; B65G27/16; B65G27/18; B65G27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A VIBRATORY FEEDER, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION A BASE, RAMP MEANS CARRIED ON SAID BASE FOR ARCUATE AND VERTICAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST VERTICAL AXIS, SAID RAMP MEANS SLOPING UPWARDLY TO DISCHARGE MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEANS, ONE CONNECTED TO SAID RAMP MEANS AND THE OTHER CONNECTED TO SAID BASE, HEIGHT CAM MEANS CARRIED IN SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEANS AT AN ANGLE TO THE HORIZONTAL AND ON A RADIUS FROM SAID FIRST VERTICAL AXIS, CAM FOLLOWER MEANS ON SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS AND COACTING WITH SAID HEIGHT CAM, ARCUATE VIBRATORY MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID RAMP MANS RELATIVE TO SAID BASE, SAID ARCUATE VIBRATORY MEANS INCLUDING A ROTARY MASS ON A SECOND AXIS, AND DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID ROTARY MASS TO ECCENTRIC POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST VERTICAL AXIS AND ACTING ON SAID RAMP MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A VIBRATORY FEEDER, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION A BASE, RAMP MEANS CARRIED ON SAID BASE FOR ARCUATE AND VERTICAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST VERTICAL AXIS, SAID RAMP MEANS SLOPING UPWARDLY TO DISCHARGE MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEANS, ONE CONNECTED TO SAID RAMP MEANS AND THE OTHER CONNECTED TO SAID BASE, HEIGHT CAM MEANS CARRIED IN SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEANS AT AN ANGLE TO THE HORIZONTAL AND ON A RADIUS FROM SAID FIRST VERTICAL AXIS, CAM FOLLOWER MEANS ON SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEANS AND COACTING WITH SAID HEIGHT CAM, ARCUATE VIBRATORY MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID RAMP MANS RELATIVE TO SAID BASE, SAID ARCUATE VIBRATORY MEANS INCLUDING A ROTARY MASS ON A SECOND AXIS, AND DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID ROTARY MASS TO ECCENTRIC POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST VERTICAL AXIS AND ACTING ON SAID RAMP MEANS.
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 |