US3333676A
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Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1965-11-23
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earle C Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B21/00; B65B21/24; B65B21/02; B65B21/04; B65B21/06; B65B35/00; B65B35/30; B65B35/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ROWS OF CONTAINERS INTO GROUPS OF CONTAINERS, COMPRISING: CONTAINER SUPPORTING PLATE, (A) A FIRST PAIR OF SELECTOR MEANS MOUNTED FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE ABOVE AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PLATE, (B) FIRST LUG MEANS ON EACH OF SAID FIRST PAIR OF SELECTOR MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A PLURALITY OF SAID CONTAINERS DEFINING A GROUP AND TO PROPEL SAID GROUP ALONG SAID PLATE, (C) A SECOND PAIR OF SPACER MEANS MOUNTED FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE GENERALLY FORWARD OF SAID FIRST PAIR OF SELECTOR MEANS, (D) SECOND LUG MEANS ON EACH OF SAID SECOND PAIR OF SPACER MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS OF SAID GROUP AND TO PROPEL EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS ALONG SAID PLATE, SAID SECOND LUG MEANS BEING MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SECOND PAIR OF SPACER MEANS A GREATER DISTANCE APART THAN THE BREADTH OF ONE OF SAID CONTAINERS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ROWS OF CONTAINERS INTO GROUPS OF CONTAINERS, COMPRISING: CONTAINER SUPPORTING PLATE, (A) A FIRST PAIR OF SELECTOR MEANS MOUNTED FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE ABOVE AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PLATE, (B) FIRST LUG MEANS ON EACH OF SAID FIRST PAIR OF SELECTOR MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A PLURALITY OF SAID CONTAINERS DEFINING A GROUP AND TO PROPEL SAID GROUP ALONG SAID PLATE, (C) A SECOND PAIR OF SPACER MEANS MOUNTED FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE GENERALLY FORWARD OF SAID FIRST PAIR OF SELECTOR MEANS, (D) SECOND LUG MEANS ON EACH OF SAID SECOND PAIR OF SPACER MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS OF SAID GROUP AND TO PROPEL EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS ALONG SAID PLATE, SAID SECOND LUG MEANS BEING MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SECOND PAIR OF SPACER MEANS A GREATER DISTANCE APART THAN THE BREADTH OF ONE OF SAID CONTAINERS,
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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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |