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Apparatus for manipulating rod shaped articles
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1964-10-26
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1984-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bardenhagen Dietrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:12
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/35; A24C5/352
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
AN APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES, PARTICULARLY FOR MANIPULATING CIGARETTES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING CONVEYING MEANS FOR ADVANCING A SUPPLY OF ARTICLES; A PROCESSING MACHINE FOR RECEIVING SUCH ARTICLES; AND AN ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSFERRING THE ARTICLES FROM SAID CONVEYOR MEANS TO SAID PROCESSING MACHINE, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MAGAZINE HAVING A FIXED PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION MOVABLE WITH REFERENCE TO FIXED PORTION, SAID PORTIONS DEFINING BETWEEN THEMSELVES AN ARTICLE RECEIVING CHAMBER WHOSE VOLUME VARIES IN RESPONSE AND IN DIRECT PROPORTION TO MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND PORTION, ONE OF SAID PORTIONS HAVING AN INLET THROUGH WHICH ARTICLES ADVANCED BY SAID CONVEYOR MEANS ARE ADMITTED INTO SAID CHAMBER AND THE OTHER OF SAID PORTIONS HAVING AN OUTLET THROUGH WHICH THE ARTICLES ARE DISCHARGED TO SAID PROCESSING MACHINE, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SECOND PORTION IN RESPONSE TO A SUM OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT FACTORS INCLUDING THE RATES AT WHICH SAID MAGAZINE RESPECTIVELY RECEIVES AND DISCHARGES THE ARTICLES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
AN APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES, PARTICULARLY FOR MANIPULATING CIGARETTES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING CONVEYING MEANS FOR ADVANCING A SUPPLY OF ARTICLES; A PROCESSING MACHINE FOR RECEIVING SUCH ARTICLES; AND AN ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSFERRING THE ARTICLES FROM SAID CONVEYOR MEANS TO SAID PROCESSING MACHINE, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MAGAZINE HAVING A FIXED PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION MOVABLE WITH REFERENCE TO FIXED PORTION, SAID PORTIONS DEFINING BETWEEN THEMSELVES AN ARTICLE RECEIVING CHAMBER WHOSE VOLUME VARIES IN RESPONSE AND IN DIRECT PROPORTION TO MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND PORTION, ONE OF SAID PORTIONS HAVING AN INLET THROUGH WHICH ARTICLES ADVANCED BY SAID CONVEYOR MEANS ARE ADMITTED INTO SAID CHAMBER AND THE OTHER OF SAID PORTIONS HAVING AN OUTLET THROUGH WHICH THE ARTICLES ARE DISCHARGED TO SAID PROCESSING MACHINE, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SECOND PORTION IN RESPONSE TO A SUM OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT FACTORS INCLUDING THE RATES AT WHICH SAID MAGAZINE RESPECTIVELY RECEIVES AND DISCHARGES THE ARTICLES.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |