US3228538A
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Apparatus for delivering metered batches of biscuits or the like from a column
Assignee: Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd
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Filing: 1964-01-06
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1984-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Coates John William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B37/00; B65B37/14; A; A21; A21C; A21C15/00; B65B23/00; B65B23/10; B65B23/12; B65B23/14; B65G; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0202; B65G2201/0205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING METERED BATCHES FROM THE HEAD OF A COLUMN OF BISCUITS OR LIKE ARTICLES STANDING ONE EDGE ON A SUPPORTING PLATE, COMPRISING A SUPPORT FOR THE LEADING BISCUIT OF THE COLUMN, MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID SUPPORT AT EACH CYCLE OF OPERATION AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FEEDING THE COLUMN FORWARDS ALONG THE SUPPORTING PLATE TO CAUSE A BATCH OF BISCUITS TO BE FED FORWARD BY PRESSURE FROM BEHIND AND WITH THE LEADING BISCUIT SUPPORTED THROUGH A DEFINITE DISTANCE TO A POSITION BEYOND THE END OF THE SUPPORTING PLATE IN WHICH THE LEADING BISCUIT REMAINS SUPPORTED, GUIDES IN ADVANCE OF THE SUPPORTING PLATE DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF AND EXTENDING BENEATH ALL OF THE BISCUITS IN THE BATCH SO FED FORWARD, A PAIR OF GRIPPERS FOR ENGAGING THE BISCUITS IMMEDIATELY TO THE REAR OF THE BATCH, MEANS FOR OPENING THE GRIPPERS TO PERMIT ADVANCE OF THE BATCH AND THEREAFTER CLOSING THEM, MEANS FOR REMOVING SUPPORT FROM THE LEADING BISCUIT AFTER THE GRIPPERS HAVE CLOSED TO ALLOW THE BISCUIT IN ADVANCE OF THE GRIPPERS TO FALL INTO THE GUIDES, MEANS FOR THEN SEPARATING THE GUIDES MOMENTARILY TO ALLOW THE BISCUITS HELD IN THEM TO FALL FROM THEM, AND MEANS FOR RETURNING THE BISCUIT SUPPORT INTO CONTACT WITH THE LEADING BISCUIT REMAINING IN THE COLUMN BEFORE THE GRIPPERS ARE OPENED AGAIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING METERED BATCHES FROM THE HEAD OF A COLUMN OF BISCUITS OR LIKE ARTICLES STANDING ONE EDGE ON A SUPPORTING PLATE, COMPRISING A SUPPORT FOR THE LEADING BISCUIT OF THE COLUMN, MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID SUPPORT AT EACH CYCLE OF OPERATION AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FEEDING THE COLUMN FORWARDS ALONG THE SUPPORTING PLATE TO CAUSE A BATCH OF BISCUITS TO BE FED FORWARD BY PRESSURE FROM BEHIND AND WITH THE LEADING BISCUIT SUPPORTED THROUGH A DEFINITE DISTANCE TO A POSITION BEYOND THE END OF THE SUPPORTING PLATE IN WHICH THE LEADING BISCUIT REMAINS SUPPORTED, GUIDES IN ADVANCE OF THE SUPPORTING PLATE DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF AND EXTENDING BENEATH ALL OF THE BISCUITS IN THE BATCH SO FED FORWARD, A PAIR OF GRIPPERS FOR ENGAGING THE BISCUITS IMMEDIATELY TO THE REAR OF THE BATCH, MEANS FOR OPENING THE GRIPPERS TO PERMIT ADVANCE OF THE BATCH AND THEREAFTER CLOSING THEM, MEANS FOR REMOVING SUPPORT FROM THE LEADING BISCUIT AFTER THE GRIPPERS HAVE CLOSED TO ALLOW THE BISCUIT IN ADVANCE OF THE GRIPPERS TO FALL INTO THE GUIDES, MEANS FOR THEN SEPARATING THE GUIDES MOMENTARILY TO ALLOW THE BISCUITS HELD IN THEM TO FALL FROM THEM, AND MEANS FOR RETURNING THE BISCUIT SUPPORT INTO CONTACT WITH THE LEADING BISCUIT REMAINING IN THE COLUMN BEFORE THE GRIPPERS ARE OPENED AGAIN.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |