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US3239085A
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Feeding devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-01
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1982-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schmermund Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:21
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/35; A24C5/352; A24C5/356
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
MECHANISM FOR FEEDING ELONGED ARTICLES OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED TO A PACKING MACHINE HAVING A HOPPER FOR RECEIVING THE SAID ARTICLES, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A FRAME ARRANGEMENT ADAPTED TO ASSUME AN OBLIQUE POSITION TO RECEIVE AN UPWARDLY OPEN MAGAZINE CONTAINING SAID ARTICLES, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FRAME ARRANGEMENT FROM SAID POSITION TO BRING SAID MAGAZINE INTO A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL BUT INVERTED POSITION OVER THE HOPPER READY FOR DISCHARGE OF SAID ARTICLES, MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME ARRANGEMENT FOR COVERING THE OPENING OF THE MAGAZINE WHEN IN THE INVERTED POSITION, MEANS FOR UNCOVERING THE MAGAZINE, AND MEANS FOR IM-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
MECHANISM FOR FEEDING ELONGED ARTICLES OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED TO A PACKING MACHINE HAVING A HOPPER FOR RECEIVING THE SAID ARTICLES, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A FRAME ARRANGEMENT ADAPTED TO ASSUME AN OBLIQUE POSITION TO RECEIVE AN UPWARDLY OPEN MAGAZINE CONTAINING SAID ARTICLES, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FRAME ARRANGEMENT FROM SAID POSITION TO BRING SAID MAGAZINE INTO A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL BUT INVERTED POSITION OVER THE HOPPER READY FOR DISCHARGE OF SAID ARTICLES, MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME ARRANGEMENT FOR COVERING THE OPENING OF THE MAGAZINE WHEN IN THE INVERTED POSITION, MEANS FOR UNCOVERING THE MAGAZINE, AND MEANS FOR IM-
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |