US3265327A
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Central branch-off in pneumatic tube systems
Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-08
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mach Horst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/04; B65G51/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A CENTAL BRANCHING-OFF FACILITY FOR PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS TO CONNECT ONE OF SEVERAL INCOMING DISPATCH TUBES WITH ONE OF SEVERAL OUTGOING TUBES IN A CASING INTO WHICH THE INCOMING DISPATCH TUBES ENTER FROM THE TOP AND THE OUTGOING TUBES LEAVE AT THE BOTTOM, SAID FACILITY HAVING TWO BRANCHING BLADES, ARRANGED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE EXITS OF THE INCOMING DISPATCH TUBES AND THE ENTRANCES OF THE RESPECTIVE OUTGOING TUBES AND IN WHICH THE UPPER BRANCHING GLADE CAN BE SWIVELLED AROUND A HORIZONTAL AXLE SO THAT A CONNECTION WITH TWO SIDES OF THE CASING FACING EACH OTHER CAN BE MADE, FURTHER COMPRISING MEANS DISPOSING SAID BOTTOM BRANCHING BLADE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, SWIVELLING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID BOTTOM BRANCHING BLADE TO ROTATE SAID BOTTOM BRANCHING BLADE ABOUT SAID VERTICAL AXIS TO PROVIDE A GUIDE FACILITYT FOR THE DISPATCH CARRIERS WITH EACH SIDE TO THE ENTRANCE OF ONE OF THE OUTGOING TUBES LEAVING THE CASING AT THE BOTTOM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A CENTAL BRANCHING-OFF FACILITY FOR PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS TO CONNECT ONE OF SEVERAL INCOMING DISPATCH TUBES WITH ONE OF SEVERAL OUTGOING TUBES IN A CASING INTO WHICH THE INCOMING DISPATCH TUBES ENTER FROM THE TOP AND THE OUTGOING TUBES LEAVE AT THE BOTTOM, SAID FACILITY HAVING TWO BRANCHING BLADES, ARRANGED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE EXITS OF THE INCOMING DISPATCH TUBES AND THE ENTRANCES OF THE RESPECTIVE OUTGOING TUBES AND IN WHICH THE UPPER BRANCHING GLADE CAN BE SWIVELLED AROUND A HORIZONTAL AXLE SO THAT A CONNECTION WITH TWO SIDES OF THE CASING FACING EACH OTHER CAN BE MADE, FURTHER COMPRISING MEANS DISPOSING SAID BOTTOM BRANCHING BLADE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, SWIVELLING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID BOTTOM BRANCHING BLADE TO ROTATE SAID BOTTOM BRANCHING BLADE ABOUT SAID VERTICAL AXIS TO PROVIDE A GUIDE FACILITYT FOR THE DISPATCH CARRIERS WITH EACH SIDE TO THE ENTRANCE OF ONE OF THE OUTGOING TUBES LEAVING THE CASING AT THE BOTTOM.
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 |