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Biscuit packaging machine
Assignee: Arthur D Little Inc
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Filing: 1963-04-17
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1983-04-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence E Steimen
- 👤 Arthur H Buckley
- 👤 Gregory C Kekopoulos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B23/00; B65B23/10; B65B23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A DOUGH-BISCUIT PACKAGING MACHINE COMPRISING: ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEANS HAVING AN UPPER FLIGHT AND A LOWER FLIGHT AND INCLUDING TRANSVERSE ROWS OF DIE CUPS EXTENDING ALONG SAID CONVEYOR MEANS; A FORMING STATION AND A CHARGING STATION SUCCESSIVELY SPACED ALONG THE UPPER FLIGHT OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS; MEANS FOR INDEXING CAMS ACROSS SAID CHARGING STATION BELOW SAID UPPER FLIGHT; MEANS FOR INDEXING SAID CONVEYOR MEANS IN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CAN INDEXING MEANS; MEANS FOR DEPOSITING DOUGHT BLANKS INTO THE ROWS OF DIE CUPS BEFORE SAID FORMING STATION; A BATTERY OF PISTONS AT SAID FORMING STATION OPERATIVE TO FORM SAID DOUGH BLANKS IN SAID DIE CUPS INTO THE SHAPE OF A BSISCUIT; AND A BATTERY OF PISTONS AT SAID CHARGING STATION, AND MEANS TO MOVE SAID LAST MENTIONED PISTON IN A DOWN WARD STROKE AT A VELOCITY FASTER THAN GRAVITY TO ACCELERATE THE FORMED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A DOUGH-BISCUIT PACKAGING MACHINE COMPRISING: ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEANS HAVING AN UPPER FLIGHT AND A LOWER FLIGHT AND INCLUDING TRANSVERSE ROWS OF DIE CUPS EXTENDING ALONG SAID CONVEYOR MEANS; A FORMING STATION AND A CHARGING STATION SUCCESSIVELY SPACED ALONG THE UPPER FLIGHT OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS; MEANS FOR INDEXING CAMS ACROSS SAID CHARGING STATION BELOW SAID UPPER FLIGHT; MEANS FOR INDEXING SAID CONVEYOR MEANS IN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CAN INDEXING MEANS; MEANS FOR DEPOSITING DOUGHT BLANKS INTO THE ROWS OF DIE CUPS BEFORE SAID FORMING STATION; A BATTERY OF PISTONS AT SAID FORMING STATION OPERATIVE TO FORM SAID DOUGH BLANKS IN SAID DIE CUPS INTO THE SHAPE OF A BSISCUIT; AND A BATTERY OF PISTONS AT SAID CHARGING STATION, AND MEANS TO MOVE SAID LAST MENTIONED PISTON IN A DOWN WARD STROKE AT A VELOCITY FASTER THAN GRAVITY TO ACCELERATE THE FORMED
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |