US3280635A
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Automatic sampler with scooping-wheel
Assignee: HOUILLERES DU BASSIN DE LORRAINE FAULQUEMONT
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Filing: 1964-06-24
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1984-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cochet Ernest Constant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/10; G01N1/20; G01N2001/2007; G01N2001/2028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
AN AUTOMATIC SCOOPING-WHEEL TYPE SAMPLER FOR SAMPLING A MATERIAL FROM A MAIN TRAVELLING CONVEYOR BELT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WHICH STRADDLES THE MAIN CONVEYOR BELT, A ROTARY SCOOPING-WHEEL, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SCOOPING-WHEEL ON SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, AN INDEPENDENT MOTOR CARRIED BY SAID STRUCTURE, A TRANSMISSION INTERCONNECTING SAID MOTOR AND SAID ROTARY SCOOPING-WHEEL, A SCOOP FIXED ON SAID SCOOPING-WHEEL FOR SAMPLING THE MATERIAL FROM THE MAIN SCOOPING-WHEEL FOR SAMPLING THE MATERIAL FROM THE MAIN TRAVELLING CONVEYOR BELT, A FIXED HOPPER CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND INTO WHICH THE MATERIAL SAMPLED BY SAID SCOOP IS SPILLED, MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE SPILLED MATERIAL FROM SAID HOPPER OUTSIDE THE COMPASS OF THE MAIN CONVEYOR BELT, AND MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID SCOOPINGWHEEL TO EFFECT A COMPLETE REVOLUTION AT EACH SAMPLING CYCLE, SAID SCOOPING-WHEEL AND THE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID WHEEL COMPRISING TWO SPACED CIRCULAR MEMBERS, ADJUSTABLE SPACING STRUTS INTERCONNECTING SAID CIRCULAR MEMBERS, ADJUSTABLE BEARINGS CARRIED BY THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, AND FLANGED RAILWHEELS MOUNTED ON SAID BEARINGS AND ENGAGING SAID CIRCULAR MEMBERS, THE SCOOP AND THE HOPPER BEING RESPECTIVELY FIXED AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID CIRCULAR MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
AN AUTOMATIC SCOOPING-WHEEL TYPE SAMPLER FOR SAMPLING A MATERIAL FROM A MAIN TRAVELLING CONVEYOR BELT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WHICH STRADDLES THE MAIN CONVEYOR BELT, A ROTARY SCOOPING-WHEEL, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SCOOPING-WHEEL ON SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, AN INDEPENDENT MOTOR CARRIED BY SAID STRUCTURE, A TRANSMISSION INTERCONNECTING SAID MOTOR AND SAID ROTARY SCOOPING-WHEEL, A SCOOP FIXED ON SAID SCOOPING-WHEEL FOR SAMPLING THE MATERIAL FROM THE MAIN SCOOPING-WHEEL FOR SAMPLING THE MATERIAL FROM THE MAIN TRAVELLING CONVEYOR BELT, A FIXED HOPPER CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND INTO WHICH THE MATERIAL SAMPLED BY SAID SCOOP IS SPILLED, MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE SPILLED MATERIAL FROM SAID HOPPER OUTSIDE THE COMPASS OF THE MAIN CONVEYOR BELT, AND MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID SCOOPINGWHEEL TO EFFECT A COMPLETE REVOLUTION AT EACH SAMPLING CYCLE, SAID SCOOPING-WHEEL AND THE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID WHEEL COMPRISING TWO SPACED CIRCULAR MEMBERS, ADJUSTABLE SPACING STRUTS INTERCONNECTING SAID CIRCULAR MEMBERS, ADJUSTABLE BEARINGS CARRIED BY THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, AND FLANGED RAILWHEELS MOUNTED ON SAID BEARINGS AND ENGAGING SAID CIRCULAR MEMBERS, THE SCOOP AND THE HOPPER BEING RESPECTIVELY FIXED AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID CIRCULAR MEMBERS.
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |