US3221374A
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Can-centering apparatus
Assignee: Institute of Textile Technology
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Filing: 1963-10-04
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1983-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gaston G Fornes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H67/00; B65H67/04; B65H67/0428; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A CAN CENTERING MECHANISM COMPRISING (A) A SUPPORT, (B) A ROCKING CAM MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING (I) TWO RELATIVELY SPACED CENTERING WHEELS, AND (II) A CAM STOPPING INDENT, (C) CAM STOP MEANS MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A PORTION THEREOF DISPOSED IN SAID INDENT WHEN SAID ROCKING CAM IS IN A NEUTRAL POSITION, AND (D) GUIDE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT AND URGING SAID CAN AGAINST SAID ROCKING CAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A CAN CENTERING MECHANISM COMPRISING (A) A SUPPORT, (B) A ROCKING CAM MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING (I) TWO RELATIVELY SPACED CENTERING WHEELS, AND (II) A CAM STOPPING INDENT, (C) CAM STOP MEANS MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A PORTION THEREOF DISPOSED IN SAID INDENT WHEN SAID ROCKING CAM IS IN A NEUTRAL POSITION, AND (D) GUIDE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT AND URGING SAID CAN AGAINST SAID ROCKING CAM.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
IN A SLIVER PACKING APPARATUS A SLIVER CAN CENTERING MECHANISM WHICH MECHANISM COMPRISES (A) A SUPPORT, (B) A ROCKING CAM MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING (I) TWO RELATIVELY SPACED CENTERING WHEELS, AND (II) A CAM STOPPING INDENT, (C) A CAM STOP MEANS COMPRISING (I) A LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT, (II) A CAM STOP WHEEL CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER AND
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
IN A SLIVER PACKING APPARATUS A SLIVER CAN CENTERING MECHANISM WHICH MECHANISM COMPRISES (A) A SUPPORT, (B) A ROCKING CAM MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING (I) TWO RELATIVELY SPACED CENTERING WHEELS, AND (II) A CAM STOPPING INDENT, (C) A CAM STOP MEANS COMPRISING (I) A LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON SAID SUPPORT, (II) A CAM STOP WHEEL CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER AND
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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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |