US3225889A
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Machine for packaging food products
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-02
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1983-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B59/00; B65B59/04; B65B59/001; B65B59/003; B65B59/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A MACHINE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL LOADING WHEEL HAVING A SERIES OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL APERTURES ADAPTED TO SUPPORT OPEN CONTAINERS TO BE FILLED, A VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE CONCENTRICALLY SECURED TO THE WHEEL, MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING THE SLEEVE, A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE SLEEVE, COAXIALLY, MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING THE SHAFT, A DRIVING GEAR ADAPTED TO DRIVE AUXILIARY UNITS OF THE MACHINE, SAID GEAR BEING CONNECTED TO THE SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A SOURCE OF POWER, MEANS ACTUATED BY THE SOURCE OF POWER FOR INTERMITTENTLY ROTATING THE SLEEVE AND MEANS ACTUATED BY THE SAME SOURCE OF POWER FOR ROTATING THE SHAFT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE SLEEVE, A HOUSING FOR THE DRIVING GEAR, AND AN AUXILIARY UNIT REMOVABLY ATTACHED TO AND SUPPORTED BY THE HOUSING IN JUXTAPOSITION TO THE DRIVING GEAR, SAID UNIT HAVING A POWER INPUT GEAR IN MESHED RELATION WITH SAID DRIVING GEAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A MACHINE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HORIZONTAL LOADING WHEEL HAVING A SERIES OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL APERTURES ADAPTED TO SUPPORT OPEN CONTAINERS TO BE FILLED, A VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE CONCENTRICALLY SECURED TO THE WHEEL, MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING THE SLEEVE, A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE SLEEVE, COAXIALLY, MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING THE SHAFT, A DRIVING GEAR ADAPTED TO DRIVE AUXILIARY UNITS OF THE MACHINE, SAID GEAR BEING CONNECTED TO THE SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A SOURCE OF POWER, MEANS ACTUATED BY THE SOURCE OF POWER FOR INTERMITTENTLY ROTATING THE SLEEVE AND MEANS ACTUATED BY THE SAME SOURCE OF POWER FOR ROTATING THE SHAFT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE SLEEVE, A HOUSING FOR THE DRIVING GEAR, AND AN AUXILIARY UNIT REMOVABLY ATTACHED TO AND SUPPORTED BY THE HOUSING IN JUXTAPOSITION TO THE DRIVING GEAR, SAID UNIT HAVING A POWER INPUT GEAR IN MESHED RELATION WITH SAID DRIVING GEAR.
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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |