US3344580A
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Machine for making and loading paper cups
Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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Filing: 1965-10-15
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Griner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A MACHINE FOR MAKING AND LOADING PAPER CUPS WITH COOKIES OR THE LIKE INCLUDING COOKIE INFEED CONVEYOR MEANS IN WHICH COOKIES ARE FED IN SERIATIM, A SELECTOR CONVEYOR TRANSVERSELY DISPOSED WITH RELATION TO SAID INFEED CONVEYOR MEANS, A PAIR OF PARALLEL CONVEYORS INCLUDING AN ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR AND A CROSS FEED CONVEYOR LEADING FROM THE SELECTOR CONVEYOR AND TO WHICH CROSS FEED CONVEYOR IS SUPPLIED A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COOKIES BY SAID SELECTOR CONVEYOR, COOKIE PUSHER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COOKIES OUT OF THE CROSS FEED CONVEYOR INTO THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR, CUP FORMING MEANS BENEATH WHICH SAID ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR PASSES, PIVOTED CUP CARRIER MEANS BETWEEN THE CUP FORMING MEANS AND THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING FROM SAID FORMING MEANS A FINISHED PAPER CUP RIGHT SIDE UP AND DEPOSITING THE SAME IN INVERTED CAPPING POSITION OVER A BUCKET OF THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR TO ENCLOSE THE COOKIES THEREIN, CUP RIGHTING AND TRANSFER MEANS FOR PICKING THE INVERTED CUP AND COOKIES AS A UNIT OUT OF THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR BUCKET, AND A DISCHARGE PACKAGE PUSHING MEANS WITHIN OPERATING RANGE OF WHICH IS DEPOSITED, RIGHT SIDE UP SAID TRANSFER MEANS, SAID CUP AND COOKIE UNIT FOR DISCHARGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A MACHINE FOR MAKING AND LOADING PAPER CUPS WITH COOKIES OR THE LIKE INCLUDING COOKIE INFEED CONVEYOR MEANS IN WHICH COOKIES ARE FED IN SERIATIM, A SELECTOR CONVEYOR TRANSVERSELY DISPOSED WITH RELATION TO SAID INFEED CONVEYOR MEANS, A PAIR OF PARALLEL CONVEYORS INCLUDING AN ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR AND A CROSS FEED CONVEYOR LEADING FROM THE SELECTOR CONVEYOR AND TO WHICH CROSS FEED CONVEYOR IS SUPPLIED A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COOKIES BY SAID SELECTOR CONVEYOR, COOKIE PUSHER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF COOKIES OUT OF THE CROSS FEED CONVEYOR INTO THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR, CUP FORMING MEANS BENEATH WHICH SAID ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR PASSES, PIVOTED CUP CARRIER MEANS BETWEEN THE CUP FORMING MEANS AND THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING FROM SAID FORMING MEANS A FINISHED PAPER CUP RIGHT SIDE UP AND DEPOSITING THE SAME IN INVERTED CAPPING POSITION OVER A BUCKET OF THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR TO ENCLOSE THE COOKIES THEREIN, CUP RIGHTING AND TRANSFER MEANS FOR PICKING THE INVERTED CUP AND COOKIES AS A UNIT OUT OF THE ACCUMULATING CONVEYOR BUCKET, AND A DISCHARGE PACKAGE PUSHING MEANS WITHIN OPERATING RANGE OF WHICH IS DEPOSITED, RIGHT SIDE UP SAID TRANSFER MEANS, SAID CUP AND COOKIE UNIT FOR DISCHARGE.
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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |