US3220158A
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Product arranger
Assignee: THIELE ENG CO
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Filing: 1962-09-06
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1982-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Roser
- 👤 Richard P Hoke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A MACHINE FOR ARRANGING A PLURALITY OF PACKAGES INTO A STACK MORE THAN ONE PACKAGE HIGH, SAID MACHINE INCLUDING: A FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION AND BEING OF A SIZE TO SUPPORT AT LEAST TWO PACKAGES THAT ARE TO BE STACKED, AT LEAST TWO OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES TRANSVERSELY ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE, SEPARATE GUIDE MEANS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE AND EACH OF SAID OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES, MEANS FOR MOVING EACH OF THE PACKAGES FROM SAID FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE ALONG SAID GUIDE MEANS TO ONE OF SAID OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES, SAID OFFSET SURFACES BEING OFFSET SO THAT THE ADJACENT ENDS OF PACKAGES RESTING ON SAID OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES ARE OFFSET A DISTANCE SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE PACKAGES, AND MEANS FOR MOVING FIRST THE PACKAGE ON AN END OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACE ON TOP OF THE PACKAGE ON THE ADJACENT OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A MACHINE FOR ARRANGING A PLURALITY OF PACKAGES INTO A STACK MORE THAN ONE PACKAGE HIGH, SAID MACHINE INCLUDING: A FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION AND BEING OF A SIZE TO SUPPORT AT LEAST TWO PACKAGES THAT ARE TO BE STACKED, AT LEAST TWO OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES TRANSVERSELY ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE, SEPARATE GUIDE MEANS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE AND EACH OF SAID OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES, MEANS FOR MOVING EACH OF THE PACKAGES FROM SAID FIRST SUPPORTING SURFACE ALONG SAID GUIDE MEANS TO ONE OF SAID OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES, SAID OFFSET SURFACES BEING OFFSET SO THAT THE ADJACENT ENDS OF PACKAGES RESTING ON SAID OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACES ARE OFFSET A DISTANCE SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE PACKAGES, AND MEANS FOR MOVING FIRST THE PACKAGE ON AN END OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACE ON TOP OF THE PACKAGE ON THE ADJACENT OFFSET SUPPORTING SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |