US3298404A
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Machine and method for filling containers to a predetermined level
Assignee: SOLBERN CORP 8 KULICK ROAD FAIRFIELD NEW JERSEY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1963-07-12
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1983-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard C Eisenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B37/00; B65B37/08; B65B1/00; B65B1/20; B65B1/22; B65B1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A METHOD OF FILLING A CONTAINER WITH MATERIAL TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL THEREIN, THE CONTAINER HAVING AN OPEN UPPER PORTION, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONVEYING THE CONTAINER ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, DELIVERING MATERIAL THROUGH THE OPEN UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER TO ESTABLISH A LEVEL OF MATERIAL THEREIN AT LEAST EQUAL TO SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL, AND SWINGING THE CONTAINER TRANSVERSELY TO THE PATH OF THE CONVEYING OF THE CONTAINER AND ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING BELOW AT LEAST THE UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER AS SAID CONTAINER IS BEING CONVEYED WITH MATERIAL THEREIN, SAID SWINGING MOVING THE CONTAINER THROUGH A PLURALITY OF CYCLES OF RECIPROCATING MOTION WITH THE OPEN UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER FACING UPWARDLY THROUGHOUT EACH OF THE CYCLES OF RECIPROCATING MOTION, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE CENTRIFUGAL ACCELERATION APPLIED TO THE CONTAINER IN RESPONSE TO THE SWINGING OF THE CONTAINER ABOUT SAID AXIS BEING DIRECTED TOWARD THE OPEN UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER, WHEREBY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE URGES THE MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE CONTAINER IN EXCESS OF SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL TO BE EJECTED FROM THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
178 words
A METHOD OF FILLING A CONTAINER WITH MATERIAL TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL THEREIN, THE CONTAINER HAVING AN OPEN UPPER PORTION, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONVEYING THE CONTAINER ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, DELIVERING MATERIAL THROUGH THE OPEN UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER TO ESTABLISH A LEVEL OF MATERIAL THEREIN AT LEAST EQUAL TO SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL, AND SWINGING THE CONTAINER TRANSVERSELY TO THE PATH OF THE CONVEYING OF THE CONTAINER AND ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING BELOW AT LEAST THE UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER AS SAID CONTAINER IS BEING CONVEYED WITH MATERIAL THEREIN, SAID SWINGING MOVING THE CONTAINER THROUGH A PLURALITY OF CYCLES OF RECIPROCATING MOTION WITH THE OPEN UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER FACING UPWARDLY THROUGHOUT EACH OF THE CYCLES OF RECIPROCATING MOTION, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE CENTRIFUGAL ACCELERATION APPLIED TO THE CONTAINER IN RESPONSE TO THE SWINGING OF THE CONTAINER ABOUT SAID AXIS BEING DIRECTED TOWARD THE OPEN UPPER PORTION OF THE CONTAINER, WHEREBY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE URGES THE MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE CONTAINER IN EXCESS OF SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL TO BE EJECTED FROM THE CONTAINER.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |