US3270903A
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Lightweight container handling
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1963-08-29
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willms George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B69/00; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING LIGHTWEIGHT EMPTY CONTAINERS COMPRISING A PLATFORM ALONG WHICH AN OPEN BOTTOM CARTON OF SAID CONTAINERS IS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TOWARD AN APERTURE, A MAGAZINE OPENING INTO SAID PLATFORM APERTURE FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF SAID CONTAINERS FROM THE CARTON, MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY DELIVERING A PLURALITY OF SAID CONTAINERS AS A GROUP FROM OUT OF THE MAGAZINE TO A FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SEQUENTIALLY TRANSFERRING SAID GROUP OF CONTAINERS IN ORDER TO A SECOND CONVEYOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING LIGHTWEIGHT EMPTY CONTAINERS COMPRISING A PLATFORM ALONG WHICH AN OPEN BOTTOM CARTON OF SAID CONTAINERS IS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TOWARD AN APERTURE, A MAGAZINE OPENING INTO SAID PLATFORM APERTURE FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF SAID CONTAINERS FROM THE CARTON, MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY DELIVERING A PLURALITY OF SAID CONTAINERS AS A GROUP FROM OUT OF THE MAGAZINE TO A FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS, AND MEANS FOR SEQUENTIALLY TRANSFERRING SAID GROUP OF CONTAINERS IN ORDER TO A SECOND CONVEYOR MEANS.
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |