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Apparatus for filling boxes, trays or the like
Assignee: Molins Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-12-26
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1983-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Molins Desmond Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 14:34
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/35; A24C5/352; A24C5/354
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
APPARATUS FOR FILLING OPEN-TOPPED CONTAINERS SUCH AS TRAYS WITH RELATIVELY SMALL ARTICLES, COMPRISING ARTICLE FEEDING MEANS FOR FEEDING ARTICLES TO A POSITION OVER A CONTAINER TO BE FILLED AND PERMITTING SAID ARTICLES TO FALL THEREIN, A GUIDE MEMBER ARRANGED IN OPERATION TO EXTEND INTO SAID CONTAINER SUBSTANTIALLY THE WHOLE DEPTH THEREOF, AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE BAND FORMING PART OF SAID GUIDE, MEANS FOR PRODUCING RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN SAID CONTAINER AND SAID GUIDE, AN ARTICLE-ENGAGING FACE OF SAID GUIDE BEING PROVIDED BY SAID BAND AND COOPERATING WITH AN END WALL OF SAID CONTAINER TO PROVIDE AN ARTICLE-RECEIVING SPACE WHOSE LENGTH INCREASES FROM A MINIMUM TO A MAXIMUM DURING THE FILLING OPERATION BY VIRTUE TO SAID RELATIVE MOTION, AND MEANS TO DRIVE SAID BAND DURING THE FILLING OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
APPARATUS FOR FILLING OPEN-TOPPED CONTAINERS SUCH AS TRAYS WITH RELATIVELY SMALL ARTICLES, COMPRISING ARTICLE FEEDING MEANS FOR FEEDING ARTICLES TO A POSITION OVER A CONTAINER TO BE FILLED AND PERMITTING SAID ARTICLES TO FALL THEREIN, A GUIDE MEMBER ARRANGED IN OPERATION TO EXTEND INTO SAID CONTAINER SUBSTANTIALLY THE WHOLE DEPTH THEREOF, AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE BAND FORMING PART OF SAID GUIDE, MEANS FOR PRODUCING RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN SAID CONTAINER AND SAID GUIDE, AN ARTICLE-ENGAGING FACE OF SAID GUIDE BEING PROVIDED BY SAID BAND AND COOPERATING WITH AN END WALL OF SAID CONTAINER TO PROVIDE AN ARTICLE-RECEIVING SPACE WHOSE LENGTH INCREASES FROM A MINIMUM TO A MAXIMUM DURING THE FILLING OPERATION BY VIRTUE TO SAID RELATIVE MOTION, AND MEANS TO DRIVE SAID BAND DURING THE FILLING OPERATION.
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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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |