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US3289710A
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Container filling machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-06
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1983-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Litchard Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/30; B65B1/40; B65B1/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A CONTAINER FILLING MACHINE INCLUDING A BELF FOR CARRYING MATERIAL TO ITS DISCHARGE END FOR DEPOSIT IN A CONTAINER, A CUTOFF PART ON SAID MACHINE MOVABLE INTO POSITION TO REMOVE MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT WHEN THE CONTAINER IS FILLED TO THE DESIRED EXTENT AND FOR RETURNING THE REMOVED MATERIAL TO SAID BELT, A BIN AT THE RECEIVING END OF SAID BELT IN WHICH MATERIAL IS DEPOSITED AND HAVING A DISCAHRGE OPENING FOR PASSAGE OF MATERIAL TO SAID BELT, A CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CUTOFF PART AND THE RECEIVING END OF BELT FOR INTERRUPTING THE PASSAGE OF MATERIAL FROM SAID DISCHARGE OPENING OF SAID BIN TO SAID BELT WHEN THE DISCHARGE OF MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT IS INTERRUPTED, SAID BIN HAVING A REVOLVING BOTTOM FOR CARRYING THE MATERIAL TO THE RECEIVING END OF SAID BELT, AND A SPREADER OVER SAID BOTTOM FOR DEFLECTING MATERIAL TO A DISCHARGE OPENING OF SAID BIN, SAID CONNECTION INCLUDING MEANS FOR RAISING SAID SPREADER OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL ON SAID REVOLVING BOTTOM FOR INTERRUPTING THE PASSAGE OF MATERIAL TO THE RECEIVING END OF SAID BELT WHEN THE DISCHARGE OF MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT TO A CONTAINER IS INTERRUPTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A CONTAINER FILLING MACHINE INCLUDING A BELF FOR CARRYING MATERIAL TO ITS DISCHARGE END FOR DEPOSIT IN A CONTAINER, A CUTOFF PART ON SAID MACHINE MOVABLE INTO POSITION TO REMOVE MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT WHEN THE CONTAINER IS FILLED TO THE DESIRED EXTENT AND FOR RETURNING THE REMOVED MATERIAL TO SAID BELT, A BIN AT THE RECEIVING END OF SAID BELT IN WHICH MATERIAL IS DEPOSITED AND HAVING A DISCAHRGE OPENING FOR PASSAGE OF MATERIAL TO SAID BELT, A CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CUTOFF PART AND THE RECEIVING END OF BELT FOR INTERRUPTING THE PASSAGE OF MATERIAL FROM SAID DISCHARGE OPENING OF SAID BIN TO SAID BELT WHEN THE DISCHARGE OF MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT IS INTERRUPTED, SAID BIN HAVING A REVOLVING BOTTOM FOR CARRYING THE MATERIAL TO THE RECEIVING END OF SAID BELT, AND A SPREADER OVER SAID BOTTOM FOR DEFLECTING MATERIAL TO A DISCHARGE OPENING OF SAID BIN, SAID CONNECTION INCLUDING MEANS FOR RAISING SAID SPREADER OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE MATERIAL ON SAID REVOLVING BOTTOM FOR INTERRUPTING THE PASSAGE OF MATERIAL TO THE RECEIVING END OF SAID BELT WHEN THE DISCHARGE OF MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT TO A CONTAINER IS INTERRUPTED.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |