US3247964A
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Inspection apparatus
Assignee: Ball Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-23
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1983-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur O Doud
- 👤 Charles W Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:41
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/04; B07C5/12; B07C5/122; B07C5/124; B07C5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING GLASSWARE WHICH COMPRISES WARE POSITIONING MEANS AT AN INSPECTION STATION; A MOVABLE GAUGING ASSEMBLY DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID INSPECTION STATION AND MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID INSPECTION STATION; ACTUATING MEANS YIELDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY; FIRST SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ACTUATION WHEN SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY IS IN A POSITION REMOTE FROM SAID INSPECTION STATION; SECOND SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ACTUATION WHEN SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY IS AT SAID INSPECTION STATION; AND THIRD SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ACTUATION WHEN SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY IS IN AN EXTENDED POSITION AT SAID INSPECTION STATION; DIVERTING MEANS TO SEPARATE DEFECTIVE WARE; AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD SWITCH MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID WARE POSITIONING MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS ARE ACTUATED AND ALSO TO ACTUATE SAID DIVERTING MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS ARE ACTUATED BUT SAID THIRD SWITCH MEANS IS NOT ACTUATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING GLASSWARE WHICH COMPRISES WARE POSITIONING MEANS AT AN INSPECTION STATION; A MOVABLE GAUGING ASSEMBLY DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID INSPECTION STATION AND MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID INSPECTION STATION; ACTUATING MEANS YIELDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY; FIRST SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ACTUATION WHEN SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY IS IN A POSITION REMOTE FROM SAID INSPECTION STATION; SECOND SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ACTUATION WHEN SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY IS AT SAID INSPECTION STATION; AND THIRD SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ACTUATION WHEN SAID GAUGING ASSEMBLY IS IN AN EXTENDED POSITION AT SAID INSPECTION STATION; DIVERTING MEANS TO SEPARATE DEFECTIVE WARE; AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD SWITCH MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID WARE POSITIONING MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS ARE ACTUATED AND ALSO TO ACTUATE SAID DIVERTING MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS ARE ACTUATED BUT SAID THIRD SWITCH MEANS IS NOT ACTUATED.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |