US3298564A
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Machine for dispensing thin elongated objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-27
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1984-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Seth J Wheatley
- 👤 Harold K Mccaleb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/06; H; H01; H01J; H01J9/00; H01J9/46; H01J2893/00; H01J2893/0096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A FEEDING MACHINE FOR DISPENSING ELONGATED OBJECTS COMPRISING A SUPPORTING SURFACE SLANTING DOWNWARDLY FOR RECEIVING LONG THIN OBJECTS TO BE DISPENSED, MEANS FOR VIBRATING THE SURFACE TO CAUSE THE OBJECTS TO TRAVEL DOWN OVER IT, OSCILLATING MEANS POSITIONED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SURFACE FOR ENGAGING THE ENDS OF THE OBJECTS AND MOVING THEM INTO LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE OTHERS, A SERIES OF ROTATING BRUSHES POSITIONED ABOVE AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE SURFACE FOR ENGAGING RAISED OVERLAPPING OBJECTS AND SWEEPING THEM BACK UP THE SURFACE TO REARRANGE THEM, AND FEEDING MEANS BELOW THE BRUSHES FOR DISPENSING OBJECTS PASSING UNDER THE BRUSHES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A FEEDING MACHINE FOR DISPENSING ELONGATED OBJECTS COMPRISING A SUPPORTING SURFACE SLANTING DOWNWARDLY FOR RECEIVING LONG THIN OBJECTS TO BE DISPENSED, MEANS FOR VIBRATING THE SURFACE TO CAUSE THE OBJECTS TO TRAVEL DOWN OVER IT, OSCILLATING MEANS POSITIONED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SURFACE FOR ENGAGING THE ENDS OF THE OBJECTS AND MOVING THEM INTO LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE OTHERS, A SERIES OF ROTATING BRUSHES POSITIONED ABOVE AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE SURFACE FOR ENGAGING RAISED OVERLAPPING OBJECTS AND SWEEPING THEM BACK UP THE SURFACE TO REARRANGE THEM, AND FEEDING MEANS BELOW THE BRUSHES FOR DISPENSING OBJECTS PASSING UNDER THE BRUSHES.
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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) | 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 |