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US3336724A
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Automatic measuring and filling apparatus for pre-determined quantity of material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-07-11
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1986-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tarukawa Tomiji
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B57/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY FILLING BAGS COMPRISING BAG OPENING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF RODS HAVING ADJOINING ENDS, SUCTION MEMBERS ON SAID ENDS, DRIVING MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID RODS; BAG FEEDING MEANS FOR FEEDING A BAG BETWEEN SAID SUCTION MEMBERS; FIRST SENSING MEANS WHICH OPERATES IN RESPONSE TO THE FEEDING OF A BAG BETWEEN SAID SUCTION MEMBERS ON SAID RODS BY SAID BAG FEEDING MEANS; FIRST ACTUATING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DRIVING MEANS WHICH MOVES SAID ONE ROD TOWARDS THE OTHER BY THE ACTION OF SAID FIRST SENSING MEANS SO AS TO CAUSE SAID SUCTION MEMBERS TO SUCK AND HOLD THE OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS OF THE BAG; SECOND ACTUATING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DRIVING MEANS TO MOVE SAID ONE ROD AWAY FROM THE OTHER AND OPEN THE BAG BY SAID SUCTION MEMBERS; SECOND SENSING MEANS OPERATIVE IN RESPONSE TO THE OPENING OF THE BAG; AND MATERIAL FEEDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY FILLING BAGS COMPRISING BAG OPENING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF RODS HAVING ADJOINING ENDS, SUCTION MEMBERS ON SAID ENDS, DRIVING MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID RODS; BAG FEEDING MEANS FOR FEEDING A BAG BETWEEN SAID SUCTION MEMBERS; FIRST SENSING MEANS WHICH OPERATES IN RESPONSE TO THE FEEDING OF A BAG BETWEEN SAID SUCTION MEMBERS ON SAID RODS BY SAID BAG FEEDING MEANS; FIRST ACTUATING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DRIVING MEANS WHICH MOVES SAID ONE ROD TOWARDS THE OTHER BY THE ACTION OF SAID FIRST SENSING MEANS SO AS TO CAUSE SAID SUCTION MEMBERS TO SUCK AND HOLD THE OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS OF THE BAG; SECOND ACTUATING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DRIVING MEANS TO MOVE SAID ONE ROD AWAY FROM THE OTHER AND OPEN THE BAG BY SAID SUCTION MEMBERS; SECOND SENSING MEANS OPERATIVE IN RESPONSE TO THE OPENING OF THE BAG; AND MATERIAL FEEDING
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) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |