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US3254752A
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Diverting conveyor system
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-16
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1983-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Bauch
- 👤 Kenneth H Hansen
- 👤 John M Holzer
- 👤 Cyr Howard R St
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G13/00; B65G13/08; B65G13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN A DIVERTING CONVEYOR SYSTEM HAVING AN INCOMING CONVEYOR AND TWO DIVERGING OUTGOING CONVEYORS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A DIVERTING DEVICE FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES FROM THE INCOMING CONVEYOR AND FOR ROUTING THEM TO ONE OR THE OTHER SELECTED OUTGOING CONVEYOR, SAID DIVERTING DEVICE COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF ROWS OF DIVERTER WHEELS; CONTROL MEANS FOR TURNING SAID WHEELS IN SITU TO DIFFERENT ANGULAR POSITIONS SO THAT EACH WHEEL TURNS ON A VERTICAL AXIS INDIVIDUAL THERETO WHEREBY THE WILL CONVEY ARTICLES TO THE SELECTED OUTGOING CONVEYOR; AND DRIVING MEANS FOR ROTATING AT LEAST SOME OF THE WHEELS IN SAID ROWS IN EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS WHEREBY TO MOVE THE ARTICLES THEREOVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN A DIVERTING CONVEYOR SYSTEM HAVING AN INCOMING CONVEYOR AND TWO DIVERGING OUTGOING CONVEYORS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A DIVERTING DEVICE FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES FROM THE INCOMING CONVEYOR AND FOR ROUTING THEM TO ONE OR THE OTHER SELECTED OUTGOING CONVEYOR, SAID DIVERTING DEVICE COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF ROWS OF DIVERTER WHEELS; CONTROL MEANS FOR TURNING SAID WHEELS IN SITU TO DIFFERENT ANGULAR POSITIONS SO THAT EACH WHEEL TURNS ON A VERTICAL AXIS INDIVIDUAL THERETO WHEREBY THE WILL CONVEY ARTICLES TO THE SELECTED OUTGOING CONVEYOR; AND DRIVING MEANS FOR ROTATING AT LEAST SOME OF THE WHEELS IN SAID ROWS IN EITHER OF SAID POSITIONS WHEREBY TO MOVE THE ARTICLES THEREOVER.
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) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |