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US3337023A
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Limited line-pressure buffer conveyor system for delicate articles
Assignee: Ael Food Automation Inc
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Filing: 1966-04-28
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1986-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter C Kohl
- 👤 Jean E Moulder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G13/00; B65G13/02; B65G13/06; B65G13/071; B65G13/073; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/26; B65G47/261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A LIMITED LINE-PRESSURE BUFFER CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING DELICATE ARTICLES ALONG A PATH AND FOR ACCUMULATING THE DELICATE ARTICLES IN A TEMPORARY BANK COMPRISING A SUPPORT FRAME, A PLURALITY OF FRICTION DRIVE SHAFTS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME, SAID SHAFTS BEING SPACED APART AND EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DESIRED PATH, A PLURALITY OF RINGS, AT LEAST ONE RING SURROUNDING EACH OF THE SHAFTS AND HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.) LARGER THAN THE SHAFT WHICH THE RING SURROUNDS, EACH RING NORMALLY BEING IN ROLLING ENGAGEMENT WITH ITS SHAFT AND BEING FRICTIONALLY DRIVEN BY AND SLIDABLE UPON ITS SHAFT, AND DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING THE SHAFTS FOR PROPAGATING THE DELICATE ARTICLES ALONG UPON THE RINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A LIMITED LINE-PRESSURE BUFFER CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING DELICATE ARTICLES ALONG A PATH AND FOR ACCUMULATING THE DELICATE ARTICLES IN A TEMPORARY BANK COMPRISING A SUPPORT FRAME, A PLURALITY OF FRICTION DRIVE SHAFTS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME, SAID SHAFTS BEING SPACED APART AND EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DESIRED PATH, A PLURALITY OF RINGS, AT LEAST ONE RING SURROUNDING EACH OF THE SHAFTS AND HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER (I.D.) LARGER THAN THE SHAFT WHICH THE RING SURROUNDS, EACH RING NORMALLY BEING IN ROLLING ENGAGEMENT WITH ITS SHAFT AND BEING FRICTIONALLY DRIVEN BY AND SLIDABLE UPON ITS SHAFT, AND DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING THE SHAFTS FOR PROPAGATING THE DELICATE ARTICLES ALONG UPON THE RINGS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-08-21 | 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 |