US3285387A
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Vacuum hopper
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-30
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S Ochs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:51
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/02; B67B3/06; B67B3/064; B67B3/0645; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1478; B65G47/1485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A HOPPERING APPARATUS FOR CLOSURE CAPS COMPRISING A GENERALLY CUP-SHAPED HOUSING PROVIDING A VACUUM CHAMBER, A PERFORATE WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE RIM THEREOF, A FACE PLATE DETACHABLY SECURED TO SAID WHEEL COVERING SAID CHAMBER AND PROVIDED WITH A SERIES OF PERFORATIONS ABOUT ITS MARGIN, MOTOR MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WHEEL AND FACE PLATE, A BLOWER CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING FOR EXHAUSTING AIR FROM SAID CHAMBER, MEANS FOR FEEDING CAPS TO SAID FACE PLATE FOR ADHERENCE TO THE MARGIN THEREOF BY AIR ENTERING THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE PERFORATIONS IN THE FACE PLATE AND WHEEL, AND CAP REMOVING MEANS HAVING A SURFACE ENGAGEABLE BY CAPS ADHERING TO SAID MARGIN FOR DIRECTING SAID CAPS SUCCESSIVELY OFF THE FACE PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A HOPPERING APPARATUS FOR CLOSURE CAPS COMPRISING A GENERALLY CUP-SHAPED HOUSING PROVIDING A VACUUM CHAMBER, A PERFORATE WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE RIM THEREOF, A FACE PLATE DETACHABLY SECURED TO SAID WHEEL COVERING SAID CHAMBER AND PROVIDED WITH A SERIES OF PERFORATIONS ABOUT ITS MARGIN, MOTOR MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WHEEL AND FACE PLATE, A BLOWER CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING FOR EXHAUSTING AIR FROM SAID CHAMBER, MEANS FOR FEEDING CAPS TO SAID FACE PLATE FOR ADHERENCE TO THE MARGIN THEREOF BY AIR ENTERING THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE PERFORATIONS IN THE FACE PLATE AND WHEEL, AND CAP REMOVING MEANS HAVING A SURFACE ENGAGEABLE BY CAPS ADHERING TO SAID MARGIN FOR DIRECTING SAID CAPS SUCCESSIVELY OFF THE FACE PLATE.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |