US3236360A
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Diverter and operating mechanism for article conveyor
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-10
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1982-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D Winter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/76; B65G47/766
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR SELECTIVELY DIVERTING ARTICLES BEING CONVEYED, (A) A MEMBER BIASED FOR MOVEMENT TO ONE POSITION WHEREIN IT IS EFFECTIVE TO DIVERT ARTICLES AND MOVABLE AGAINST ITS BIAS TO A NON-DIVERTING POSITION, (B) MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID MEMBER IS SAID ONE POSITION, (C) MEANS FOR LATCHING SAID MEMBER IN SAID NON-DIVERTING POSITION, (D) AND MEANS OPERABLE TO RELEASE SAID LATCHING MEANS AND RENDER SAID LOCKING MEANS EFFECTIVE TO PERMIT SAID MEMBER TO MOVE AND BE LOCKED IN SAID ONE POSITION AND ALSO OPERABLE TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING MEANS AND RENDER SAID LATCHING MEANS EFFECTIVE SO THAT SAID MEMBER CAN BE MOVED TO AND BE LATCHED IN SAID NON-DIVERTING POSITION BY ARTICLES BEING CONVEYED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR SELECTIVELY DIVERTING ARTICLES BEING CONVEYED, (A) A MEMBER BIASED FOR MOVEMENT TO ONE POSITION WHEREIN IT IS EFFECTIVE TO DIVERT ARTICLES AND MOVABLE AGAINST ITS BIAS TO A NON-DIVERTING POSITION, (B) MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID MEMBER IS SAID ONE POSITION, (C) MEANS FOR LATCHING SAID MEMBER IN SAID NON-DIVERTING POSITION, (D) AND MEANS OPERABLE TO RELEASE SAID LATCHING MEANS AND RENDER SAID LOCKING MEANS EFFECTIVE TO PERMIT SAID MEMBER TO MOVE AND BE LOCKED IN SAID ONE POSITION AND ALSO OPERABLE TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING MEANS AND RENDER SAID LATCHING MEANS EFFECTIVE SO THAT SAID MEMBER CAN BE MOVED TO AND BE LATCHED IN SAID NON-DIVERTING POSITION BY ARTICLES BEING CONVEYED.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |