US3301397A
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Silverware sorting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-23
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1984-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A Stutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:47
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07B; B07B13/00; B07B13/04; B07B13/07; B07C; B07C99/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/924; Y10S209/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A SORTING DEVICE FOR SILVERWARE OR THE LIKE, INCLUDING A TABLE HAVING AN ELONGATED SLOT OF VARYING WIDTH, ARTICLES OF SILVERWARE INSTALLED IN SAID SLOT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES DOWN AND MOVED LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF DROPPING THROUGH THE TABLE AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS IN SAID SLOT ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE CLASSIFICATION, MEANS FOR FEEDING ARTICLES TO SAID SLOT, AND MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID ARTICLES LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID SLOT AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY STABILIZING THEM IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, SAID MEANS FOR FEEDING SAID ARTICLES TO SAID SLOT COMPRISING A FEEDER TROUGH TO RECEIVE A SUPPLY OF SILVERWARE, SAID TROUGH NARROWING AS IT APPROACHES SAID SLOT AND TERMINATING IN A PORTION ALIGNED WITH SAID SLOT AND OF A SIZE TO PASS SINGLE ARTICLES.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |