US3214003A
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Automatic sequencing selectable read out control for random selection for diversion of items located on a conveyor live storage loop
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-27
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1981-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wendell E Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/34; B65G47/46; B65G47/50; B65G47/503; B65G47/48; B65G47/49; B65G47/496
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
CONVEYOR CONTROL APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL UNITS COMPRISING: A LIVE STORAGE CIRCULATING CONVEYER FOR MOVING MATERIAL UNITS HAVING AT LEAST ONE DIVERSION STATION AND AT LEAST ONE SECONDARY ROUTE CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CIRCULATING CONVEYOR AT SAID DIVERSION STATION; CODE RETAINING ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MATERIAL UNIT BEARING A CODE REPRESENTATIVE OF THAT MATERIAL UNIT AND BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID STORAGE CIRCULATING CONVEYOR; FIRST CODE DETECTING MEANS LOCATED AT EACH OF SAID DIVERSION STATIONS FOR DETECTING THE CODE RETAINED BY SAID CODE RETAINING ELEMENTS INCLUDING MEANS FOR PRODUCING OUTPUT SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF SAID CODE; SECOND CODE RETAINING ELEMENTS RETAINING A CODE CORRESPONDING TO CERTAIN OF SAID MATERIAL UNITS; SECOND CODE DETECTING MEANS COOPERATING WITH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
CONVEYOR CONTROL APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL UNITS COMPRISING: A LIVE STORAGE CIRCULATING CONVEYER FOR MOVING MATERIAL UNITS HAVING AT LEAST ONE DIVERSION STATION AND AT LEAST ONE SECONDARY ROUTE CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CIRCULATING CONVEYOR AT SAID DIVERSION STATION; CODE RETAINING ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MATERIAL UNIT BEARING A CODE REPRESENTATIVE OF THAT MATERIAL UNIT AND BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID STORAGE CIRCULATING CONVEYOR; FIRST CODE DETECTING MEANS LOCATED AT EACH OF SAID DIVERSION STATIONS FOR DETECTING THE CODE RETAINED BY SAID CODE RETAINING ELEMENTS INCLUDING MEANS FOR PRODUCING OUTPUT SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF SAID CODE; SECOND CODE RETAINING ELEMENTS RETAINING A CODE CORRESPONDING TO CERTAIN OF SAID MATERIAL UNITS; SECOND CODE DETECTING MEANS COOPERATING WITH
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |