US3314675A
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Apparatus for conveying, straightening and stacking flexible sheet material articles
Assignee: Southern Machinery Co
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Filing: 1966-03-31
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1986-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Rothfuss
- 👤 David E Robinson
- 👤 Ronald W Emus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/02; B65H45/06; B65H45/10; B65H45/101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING AND STACKING CLOTH ARTICLES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CONVEYOR MEANS ADAPTED TO GRIP THE CLOTH ARTICLES IN SUCESSION AND CARRY THEM IN SUCCESSION TO A STACKING STATION, SAID CONVEYOR MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSED CONTACTING ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELTS HAVING A GENERALLY SINUSIDAL ARTICLE ELEVATING PORTION AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL CONVEYING PORTION, SAID HORIZONTAL PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS SAID STACKING STATION, A SENSING DEVICE AT THE STACKING STATION IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF EACH CLOTH ARTICLE AND ENGAGED BY EACH ARTICLE, POWER MEANS SET INTO OPERATION BY THE SENSING DEVICE UPON CONTACT OF THE LATTER WITH EACH ARTICLE, AND A PIVOTED TRANSFER FRAME AT THE STACKING STATION CONNECTED WITH AND OPERATED BY THE POWER MEANS AND ENGAGING ONE SIDE OF EACH ARTICLE AND PULLING EACH ARTICLE FROM THE CONVEYOR MEANS AND CARRYING EACH ARTICLE AWAY FROM THE CONVEYOR MEANS AND DEPOSITING IT BY GRAVITY ON A STACK SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING AND STACKING CLOTH ARTICLES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CONVEYOR MEANS ADAPTED TO GRIP THE CLOTH ARTICLES IN SUCESSION AND CARRY THEM IN SUCCESSION TO A STACKING STATION, SAID CONVEYOR MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSED CONTACTING ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELTS HAVING A GENERALLY SINUSIDAL ARTICLE ELEVATING PORTION AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL CONVEYING PORTION, SAID HORIZONTAL PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS SAID STACKING STATION, A SENSING DEVICE AT THE STACKING STATION IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF EACH CLOTH ARTICLE AND ENGAGED BY EACH ARTICLE, POWER MEANS SET INTO OPERATION BY THE SENSING DEVICE UPON CONTACT OF THE LATTER WITH EACH ARTICLE, AND A PIVOTED TRANSFER FRAME AT THE STACKING STATION CONNECTED WITH AND OPERATED BY THE POWER MEANS AND ENGAGING ONE SIDE OF EACH ARTICLE AND PULLING EACH ARTICLE FROM THE CONVEYOR MEANS AND CARRYING EACH ARTICLE AWAY FROM THE CONVEYOR MEANS AND DEPOSITING IT BY GRAVITY ON A STACK SUPPORT.
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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |