US3237365A
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Case loading machine
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-12
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1982-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Koulakoff Dimitri
- 👤 Vadas Leslie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/30; B65B35/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A CASE LOADING MACHINE COMPRISING A CONVEYOR FOR MOVING ARTICLES ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A CASE IN POSITION TO RECEIVE SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID ARTICLES MOVING ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED PATH, MEANS ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CONVEYOR FOR IMPEDING THE PASSAGE OF THE ARTICLES ON THE CONVEYOR WHEREBY THE ARTICLES OVERCOME THE FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR AND THE ARTICLES AND SLIDE THEREON, AND PRESSURE APPLYING MEANS FOR FORCING THE ARTICLES DOWNWARDLY INTO FIRM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONVEYOR TO CAUSE SAID CONVEYOR TO EXERT A DRIVING FORCE ON THE ARTICLES OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO ADVANCE THE ARTICLES INTO THE CASE UNTIL THE CASE IS FILLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A CASE LOADING MACHINE COMPRISING A CONVEYOR FOR MOVING ARTICLES ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A CASE IN POSITION TO RECEIVE SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID ARTICLES MOVING ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED PATH, MEANS ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CONVEYOR FOR IMPEDING THE PASSAGE OF THE ARTICLES ON THE CONVEYOR WHEREBY THE ARTICLES OVERCOME THE FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR AND THE ARTICLES AND SLIDE THEREON, AND PRESSURE APPLYING MEANS FOR FORCING THE ARTICLES DOWNWARDLY INTO FIRM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONVEYOR TO CAUSE SAID CONVEYOR TO EXERT A DRIVING FORCE ON THE ARTICLES OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO ADVANCE THE ARTICLES INTO THE CASE UNTIL THE CASE IS FILLED.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |