US3277929A
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Machine for washing and filling a container
Assignee: Universal Equipment Co London Ltd
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Filing: 1963-07-26
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cook Bernard Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:07
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/30; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/0804; B67C7/00; B67C7/0006; B67C7/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A MACHINE FOR WASHING AND FILLING INVERTED KEGS EACH HAVING AN OPENING IN ITS INVERTED END SAID OPENING BEING CLOSED BY A VALVE, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING MEANS FOR MOVING THE KEGS HORIZONTALLY IN SEQUENCE TO STATIONS IN THE MACHINE AT WHICH WASHING AND FILLING OPERATION ARE PERFOMED RESPECTIVELY, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A PAUSE IN THE HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT OF EACH KEG WHEN AT A STATION, MEANS FOR MOVING EACH KEG VERTICALLY DOWNWARDLY WHEN AT EACH STATION FOR REGISTRATION WITH FLUID SUPPLY MEANS AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAID FLUID SUPPLY MEANS FOR OPENING THE VALVE IN THE KEG SO THAT A WASHING OR FILLING OPERATION MAY BE PERFORMED ON THE KEG ACCORDING TO THE PARTICULAR STATION AT WHICH THE KEG IS LOCATED
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |