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US3265206A
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Potato chip sorter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-11
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-09-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth M Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:00
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07B; B07B1/00; B07B1/46; B07B1/4609; B07B1/4636; B07B1/12; B07B1/14; B07B1/15; B07B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF ROTOR MEMBERS INCLUDING SHAFTS AND ADAPTED WHEN ROTATED TO ADVANCE FOOD PRODUCTS, BEARING MEANS JOURNALING THE SHAFT, GUIDE MEANS MOUNTING THE BEARING MEANS IN POSITIONS IN WHICH THE SHAFTS ARE SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL AND FOR MOVEMENT OF THE BEARING MEANS TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, ADJUSTING MEANS FOR MOVING THE ROTOR MEMBERS AND BEARING MEANS TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, MEANS FOR HOLDING THE BEARING MEANS IN ADJUSTED POSITIONS, EXPANSIBLE AND CONTRACTIBLE DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING THE ROTOR MEMBER IN THE SAME DIRECTION SO THAT THE ROTOR MEMBERS TEND TO ADVANCE FOOD PRODUCTS TOWARD A DISCHARGE END THEREOF, FIRST RECEIVING MEANS POSITIONED DIRECTLY BELOW THE ROTOR MEMBERS FOR RECEIVING FOOD PRODUCTS DROPPED BETWEEN THE ROTOR MEMBERS, AND SECOND RECEIVING MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FOOD PARTICLES ADVANCED BY THE ROTOR MEMBERS TO THE DISCHARGE END.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |