US3243076A
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Method and apparatus for denesting articles
Assignee: Anderson Bros Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1964-09-01
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1984-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Strombeck Leo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42; B65B43/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
THE METHOD OF DISPENSING HOLLOW NESTING ARTICLES HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS EXTENDING AROUND THE BOTTOM WALL AND FORMED OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL FROM A STACK, COMPRISING, SUPPORTING A STACK OF NESTING HOLLOW ARTICLES BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE END ARTICLE IN THE STACK, GRIPPING AND HOLDING THE END ARTICLE IN THE STACK BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SIDE WALLS THEREOF, PRESSING THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID END ARTICLE INWARDLY OF SAID END ARTICLE SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE AND SHIFT THE ADJACENT NESTED ARTICLE RELATIVE OF THE END ARTICLE IN THE STACK AND EFFECT A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE END ARTICLE FROM THE ADJACENT NESTING ARTICLE, AND THEREAFTER ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING THE ADJACENT ARTICLE IN THE STACK AND RELEASING SAID GRIPPING, PRESSING AND SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE END ARTICLE TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF THE END ARTICLE FROM THE STACK.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
THE METHOD OF DISPENSING HOLLOW NESTING ARTICLES HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS EXTENDING AROUND THE BOTTOM WALL AND FORMED OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL FROM A STACK, COMPRISING, SUPPORTING A STACK OF NESTING HOLLOW ARTICLES BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE END ARTICLE IN THE STACK, GRIPPING AND HOLDING THE END ARTICLE IN THE STACK BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SIDE WALLS THEREOF, PRESSING THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID END ARTICLE INWARDLY OF SAID END ARTICLE SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE AND SHIFT THE ADJACENT NESTED ARTICLE RELATIVE OF THE END ARTICLE IN THE STACK AND EFFECT A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE END ARTICLE FROM THE ADJACENT NESTING ARTICLE, AND THEREAFTER ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING THE ADJACENT ARTICLE IN THE STACK AND RELEASING SAID GRIPPING, PRESSING AND SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE END ARTICLE TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF THE END ARTICLE FROM THE STACK.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |