US3335378A
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Magnetic apparatus for handling balelike objects, containers and the like
Assignee: John J Mcmullen Associates Inc
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Filing: 1965-08-27
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph A Corvino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/06; H01F7/20; H01F7/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN COMBINATION, A BALE OR BOX-LIKE OBJECT OF NONMAGNETIC MATERIAL HAVING RECTANGULAR ENDS AND SIDES AND WHEN ON END, A HEIGHT GREATER THAN EITHER OF THE LATERAL DIMENSIONS, A GENERALLY FLAT PLATE OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL POSITIONED FLAT ON ONE END OF THE OBJECT, AND COVERING AT SUBSTANTIAL AREA THEREOF, SAID PLATE HAVING ON OPPOSITE SIDES TWO BAND-RECEIVING PARTS TO COOPERATIVELY RECEIVE A PART OF A BAND-LIKE MEMBER AND PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREOF IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH OF THAT PART OF THE BAND-LIKE MEMBER, A BAND-LIKE MEMBER TIGHTLY BINDING SAID OBJECT AND HAVING PARTS ENGAGING SAID TWO BAND RECEIVING PARTS TO SECURE SAID PLATE TO THE END OF THE OBJECT, AND A MOVABLE ELECTROMAGNET TO SELECTIVELY ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE SAID PLATE WHEREBY THE OBJECT CAN BE HANDLED AND MOVED BY OPERATION OF THE ELECTROMAGNET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN COMBINATION, A BALE OR BOX-LIKE OBJECT OF NONMAGNETIC MATERIAL HAVING RECTANGULAR ENDS AND SIDES AND WHEN ON END, A HEIGHT GREATER THAN EITHER OF THE LATERAL DIMENSIONS, A GENERALLY FLAT PLATE OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL POSITIONED FLAT ON ONE END OF THE OBJECT, AND COVERING AT SUBSTANTIAL AREA THEREOF, SAID PLATE HAVING ON OPPOSITE SIDES TWO BAND-RECEIVING PARTS TO COOPERATIVELY RECEIVE A PART OF A BAND-LIKE MEMBER AND PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREOF IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH OF THAT PART OF THE BAND-LIKE MEMBER, A BAND-LIKE MEMBER TIGHTLY BINDING SAID OBJECT AND HAVING PARTS ENGAGING SAID TWO BAND RECEIVING PARTS TO SECURE SAID PLATE TO THE END OF THE OBJECT, AND A MOVABLE ELECTROMAGNET TO SELECTIVELY ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE SAID PLATE WHEREBY THE OBJECT CAN BE HANDLED AND MOVED BY OPERATION OF THE ELECTROMAGNET.
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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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |