US3216173A
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Collating machines
Assignee: Scandia Packaging Machinery Co
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Filing: 1962-05-17
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1982-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew W Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/30; B65B35/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN A MACHINE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, (A) A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL CONVEYORS, (B) A PAIR OF FEED WHEELS IN LINE WITH THE DELIVERY ENDS OF SAID CONVEYORS, EACH OF SAID FEED WHEELS RECEIVING PACKAGES FROM SAID CONVEYORS, (C) SAID WHEELS HAVING LEDGES FOR RECEIVING AND FEEDING PACKAGES FROM SAID CONVEYORS, (D) A WHEEL HAVING LATERALLY MOVABLE AND TILTABLE POCKETS FOR RECEIVING THE PACKAGES FROM SAID WHEELS AND ADAPTED TO DEPOSITE THE PACKAGES IN A LINE, (D) MEANS FOR TILTING SAID POCKETS DURING ROTATION OF THE SAID WHEEL SO AS TO FACILITATE DISCHARGE OF THE PACKAGES, (E) DETECTOR MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID CONVEYORS, (F) MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID WHEELS, (G) AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID DETECTOR MEANS AND SET IN OPERATION WHEN SAID DETECTOR MEANS DETECTS THE ABSENCE OF A PACKAGE ON A CONVEYOR FOR DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE FROM THE WHEEL RECEIVING PACKAGES FROM SAID CONVEYOR.
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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |