US3225893A
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Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-15
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1982-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Currie Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/26; B65G47/261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A CONVEYOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS HORIZONTALLY ARRANGED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATIONSHIP, MEANS MOUNTING ALL OF SAID ROLLERS FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT, SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR BIASING SAID ROLLERS UPWARDLY, AND DRIVE MEANS NORMALLY SPACED FROM AND BELOW SAID ROLLERS, SAID ROLLERS BEING MOVABLE INTO DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVE MENAS UPON THE RECEPTION OF AN ARTICLE UPON THE ROLLERS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF THE ROLLERS AND THEREBY PROPEL THE ARTICLE BELOW THE CONVEYOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A CONVEYOR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS HORIZONTALLY ARRANGED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATIONSHIP, MEANS MOUNTING ALL OF SAID ROLLERS FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT, SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR BIASING SAID ROLLERS UPWARDLY, AND DRIVE MEANS NORMALLY SPACED FROM AND BELOW SAID ROLLERS, SAID ROLLERS BEING MOVABLE INTO DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVE MENAS UPON THE RECEPTION OF AN ARTICLE UPON THE ROLLERS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF THE ROLLERS AND THEREBY PROPEL THE ARTICLE BELOW THE CONVEYOR.
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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) | 1968-12-27 | 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 |