US3299502A
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Methods and apparatus for assembling articles
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-01
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1984-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Wanesky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J5/00; H01J5/20; H01J2893/00; H01J2893/0033; H01J2893/0037; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49169; Y10T29/49171; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49895; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53191; Y10T29/53265; Y10T29/53313
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
THE METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ARTICLE AND AN OPEN CAN HAVING A SMALL HOLE IN THE BASE THEREOF, SUCH THAT A PORTION OF THE ARTICLE IS RECEIVED TO A PREDETERMINED DEPTH IN THE CAN, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES: (A) PLACING THE CAN ON A CARRIER HAVING A SEAT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CAN WITH THE OPEN END UP AND THE BASE OF THE CAN EXPOSED BENEATH THE CARRIER; (B) APPLYING A PARTIAL VACUUM TO THE BASE OF THE CAN SUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE CAN AGAINST THE CARRIER, WHILE PERMITTING A SMALL STREAM OF AIR TO FLOW THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE CAN; (C) MOVING THE CARRIER, WITH THE CAN HELD THEREAGAINST, INTO PROXIMITY WITH THE ARTICLE IN MUTUAL ALIGNMENT SUCH THAT THE OPEN END OF THE CAN RECEIVES THE REQUIRED PORTION OF THE ARTICLE THEREIN, THE CAN AND ARTICLE HAVING PORTION DESIGNED TO CONTACT EACH OTHER AND FORM AN AIR-TIGHT SEAL WHEN THE PREDETERMINED DEPTH HAS BEEN REACHED, AFTER WHICH THE ARTICLE IS HELD AGAINST THE CAN BY VACUUM DRAWN THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CAN; (D) RETURNING THE CARRIER TO ITS INITIAL POSITION SO THAT THE ARTICLE IS SUPPORTED IN THE CAN AND PROJECTS UPWARD THEREFROM; (E) RELEASING THE PARTIAL VACUUM; AND (F) REMOVING THE ASSEMBLED ARTICLE AND CAN FROM THE CARRIER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
215 words
THE METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ARTICLE AND AN OPEN CAN HAVING A SMALL HOLE IN THE BASE THEREOF, SUCH THAT A PORTION OF THE ARTICLE IS RECEIVED TO A PREDETERMINED DEPTH IN THE CAN, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES: (A) PLACING THE CAN ON A CARRIER HAVING A SEAT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CAN WITH THE OPEN END UP AND THE BASE OF THE CAN EXPOSED BENEATH THE CARRIER; (B) APPLYING A PARTIAL VACUUM TO THE BASE OF THE CAN SUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE CAN AGAINST THE CARRIER, WHILE PERMITTING A SMALL STREAM OF AIR TO FLOW THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE CAN; (C) MOVING THE CARRIER, WITH THE CAN HELD THEREAGAINST, INTO PROXIMITY WITH THE ARTICLE IN MUTUAL ALIGNMENT SUCH THAT THE OPEN END OF THE CAN RECEIVES THE REQUIRED PORTION OF THE ARTICLE THEREIN, THE CAN AND ARTICLE HAVING PORTION DESIGNED TO CONTACT EACH OTHER AND FORM AN AIR-TIGHT SEAL WHEN THE PREDETERMINED DEPTH HAS BEEN REACHED, AFTER WHICH THE ARTICLE IS HELD AGAINST THE CAN BY VACUUM DRAWN THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CAN; (D) RETURNING THE CARRIER TO ITS INITIAL POSITION SO THAT THE ARTICLE IS SUPPORTED IN THE CAN AND PROJECTS UPWARD THEREFROM; (E) RELEASING THE PARTIAL VACUUM; AND (F) REMOVING THE ASSEMBLED ARTICLE AND CAN FROM THE CARRIER.
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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |