US3279583A
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Line changer for a roller-type conveyor plant
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-25
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Abegglen Jean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G13/00; B65G13/08; B65G13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AUTOMATIC LINE CHANGER FOR A ROLLER-TYPE CONVEYOR FOR CONTINUOUS CONVEYING AND SORTING OF ARTICLES, COMPRISING BRANCHED TRACKS EACH HAVING INDEPENDENT SETS OF ROLLER,S THE ROLLERS OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE SETS BEING MOVABLE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ROLLERS OF THE OTHER SET TO BE RAISED TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION OR LOWERED TO AN INOPERATIVE POSITION SELECTIVELY, A NUMBER OF ACTUATING MEANS CORRESPONDING WITH THE NUMBER OF VERTICALLY MOVABLE ROLLERS, EACH OF THE ACTUATING MEANS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF THE VERTICALLY MOVABLE ROLLERS, AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE ACTUATING MEANS WHENEVER THE CONVEYING TRACK IS TO BE CHANGED BY RAISING OR LOWERING THE VERTICALLY MOVABLE ROLLERS ONE AFTER THE OTHER CONSECUTIVELY IN THE CONVEYING DIRECTION OF THE ARTICLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
AUTOMATIC LINE CHANGER FOR A ROLLER-TYPE CONVEYOR FOR CONTINUOUS CONVEYING AND SORTING OF ARTICLES, COMPRISING BRANCHED TRACKS EACH HAVING INDEPENDENT SETS OF ROLLER,S THE ROLLERS OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE SETS BEING MOVABLE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ROLLERS OF THE OTHER SET TO BE RAISED TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION OR LOWERED TO AN INOPERATIVE POSITION SELECTIVELY, A NUMBER OF ACTUATING MEANS CORRESPONDING WITH THE NUMBER OF VERTICALLY MOVABLE ROLLERS, EACH OF THE ACTUATING MEANS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF THE VERTICALLY MOVABLE ROLLERS, AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE ACTUATING MEANS WHENEVER THE CONVEYING TRACK IS TO BE CHANGED BY RAISING OR LOWERING THE VERTICALLY MOVABLE ROLLERS ONE AFTER THE OTHER CONSECUTIVELY IN THE CONVEYING DIRECTION OF THE ARTICLES.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |