US3237444A
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Method and apparatus for testing the integrity of, and resistance to flow through hollow articles, such as cigarettes and the like
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1962-07-30
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1982-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kaeding Heinz
- 👤 Rode Ludwig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N15/00; G01N15/08; G01N15/082; G01N15/0826; A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/32; A24C5/34; A24C5/3418; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S131/00; Y10S131/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE INTEGRITY OF, AND THE RESISTANCE TO PASSAGE OF A FLUID THROUGH HOLLOW ARTICLES HAVING OPENINGS AT THEIR OPPOSITE ENDS WITH A RESTRICTED FLOW PATH THEREBETWEEN, COMPRISING (A) CONVEYOR MEANS HAVING CARRIERS OPERATIVE TO TRANSPORT THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED IN EQUALLY SPACED RELATION ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH FROM AN ARTICLE RECEIVING STATION TO AN ARTICLE DISCHARGING STATION AND PAST A TESTING STATION AND A DEFECTIVE ARTICLE EJECTING STATION ARRANGED SUCCESSIVELY THEREBETWEEN, (B) A PAIR OF FLUID CONDUCTING INLET AND OUTLET COUPLING MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CARRIER AND MOVABLE WITH THE LATTER ALONG SAID PATH, SAID COUPLING MEMBERS BEING MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER BETWEEN OPERATIVE POSITIONS, WHERE THEY ARE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ENDS OF AN ARTICLE ON THE RELATED CARRIER FOR SECURING THE ARTICLE ON THE CARRIER AND FOR COMMUNICATING WITH THE RESPECTIVE OPENINGS OF THE ARTICLE, AND RELEASED POSITIONS, WHERE SAID COUPLING MEMBERS ARE DISENGAGED FROM THE ENDS OF THE ARTICLE TO FREE THE LATTER FOR REMOVAL FROM THE CARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE INTEGRITY OF, AND THE RESISTANCE TO PASSAGE OF A FLUID THROUGH HOLLOW ARTICLES HAVING OPENINGS AT THEIR OPPOSITE ENDS WITH A RESTRICTED FLOW PATH THEREBETWEEN, COMPRISING (A) CONVEYOR MEANS HAVING CARRIERS OPERATIVE TO TRANSPORT THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED IN EQUALLY SPACED RELATION ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH FROM AN ARTICLE RECEIVING STATION TO AN ARTICLE DISCHARGING STATION AND PAST A TESTING STATION AND A DEFECTIVE ARTICLE EJECTING STATION ARRANGED SUCCESSIVELY THEREBETWEEN, (B) A PAIR OF FLUID CONDUCTING INLET AND OUTLET COUPLING MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CARRIER AND MOVABLE WITH THE LATTER ALONG SAID PATH, SAID COUPLING MEMBERS BEING MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER BETWEEN OPERATIVE POSITIONS, WHERE THEY ARE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ENDS OF AN ARTICLE ON THE RELATED CARRIER FOR SECURING THE ARTICLE ON THE CARRIER AND FOR COMMUNICATING WITH THE RESPECTIVE OPENINGS OF THE ARTICLE, AND RELEASED POSITIONS, WHERE SAID COUPLING MEMBERS ARE DISENGAGED FROM THE ENDS OF THE ARTICLE TO FREE THE LATTER FOR REMOVAL FROM THE CARRIER.
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 |