US3260363A
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Orientation detector
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1965-03-10
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1985-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Vukosic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:55
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
AN ORIENTATION DETECTOR FOR A CONTAINER MOVEABLE ALONG A PRESELECTED PATH AND HAVING AN EXPOSED RECESS IN A PRESLECTED LOCATION ON A SURFACE, COMPRISING: A FOLLOWER POSITIONED ALONG THE PRESELECTED PATH TO ENGAGE AN EXPOSED SURFACE DURING PASSAGE OF THE CONTAINER THEREBY, AND TO MOVE INTO THE RECESS DURING A PRESELECTED ORIENTATION OF THE CONTAINER; A NO-GO PIN DRIVABLE TO A POSITION IN FRONT OF THE LEADING EDGE OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE IN RESPONSE TO OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID FOLLOWER, SAID PIN AND SAID FOLLOWER BEING SPACED SO THAT WHEN SAID FOLLOWER IS IN THE EXPOSED RECESS, DURING AND ONLY DURING THE PRESELECTED ORIENTATION OF THE CONTAINER, THE LEADING EDGE OF THE CONTAINER WILL BE FREE TO PASS UNDER SAID PIN; AND RESILIENT MEANS COMPRESSIBLE BETWEEN SAID FOLLOWER AND SAID PIN BY ENGAGEMENT ON THE SURFACE TO ALLOW SAID FOLLOWER TO BE DRIVEN UPWARDLY FROM THE EXPOSED RECESS WITHOUT DRIVING SAID PIN TO THE NO-GO POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
AN ORIENTATION DETECTOR FOR A CONTAINER MOVEABLE ALONG A PRESELECTED PATH AND HAVING AN EXPOSED RECESS IN A PRESLECTED LOCATION ON A SURFACE, COMPRISING: A FOLLOWER POSITIONED ALONG THE PRESELECTED PATH TO ENGAGE AN EXPOSED SURFACE DURING PASSAGE OF THE CONTAINER THEREBY, AND TO MOVE INTO THE RECESS DURING A PRESELECTED ORIENTATION OF THE CONTAINER; A NO-GO PIN DRIVABLE TO A POSITION IN FRONT OF THE LEADING EDGE OF THE EXPOSED SURFACE IN RESPONSE TO OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID FOLLOWER, SAID PIN AND SAID FOLLOWER BEING SPACED SO THAT WHEN SAID FOLLOWER IS IN THE EXPOSED RECESS, DURING AND ONLY DURING THE PRESELECTED ORIENTATION OF THE CONTAINER, THE LEADING EDGE OF THE CONTAINER WILL BE FREE TO PASS UNDER SAID PIN; AND RESILIENT MEANS COMPRESSIBLE BETWEEN SAID FOLLOWER AND SAID PIN BY ENGAGEMENT ON THE SURFACE TO ALLOW SAID FOLLOWER TO BE DRIVEN UPWARDLY FROM THE EXPOSED RECESS WITHOUT DRIVING SAID PIN TO THE NO-GO POSITION.
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |