US3346097A
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Adjustable stroke vibratory feeder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-20
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Co Louisville Trust
- 👤 Elizabeth D Carrier
- 👤 Patrick H Mitchell
- 👤 A D Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G27/00; B65G27/10; B65G27/16; B65G27/18; B65G27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ELONGATED VIBRATING FEEDER HAVING A PAN OPEN AT ONE END THEREOF, MEANS FOR IMPARTING CONTROLLED VIBRATION TO SAID PAN FOR FEEDING THE CONTENTS THEREOF TO SAID OPEN END AT A SELECTABLE RATE, INCLUDING ELECTRIC MOTORS EACH HAVING A ROTATABLE ARMATURE SHAFT DISPOSED ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID PAN, AND CONNECTED THERETO IN FORCE TRANSMITTING RELATION, A RIGID MEMBER CONNECTING SAID MOTORS SO THAT THE ARMATURE SHAFTS THEREOF ARE PARALLEL, PAIRS OF EQUAL WEIGHTS ECCENTRICALLY MOUNTED ON THE ARMATURE SHAFTS OF SAID MOTORS, SAID ARMATURE SHAFTS BEING DRIVEN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, SAID MOTORS BEING PHASED TOGETHER SO THAT VIBRATING FORCES DEVELOPED BY SAID ROTATING WEIGHTS IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PAN ARE VECTORALLY ZERO, AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID RIGID MEMBER FOR ROTATING THE SAME TO THEREBY VARY THE AXIAL POSITION OF SAID SHAFTS WITH RESPECT TO SAID PAN AND TO VARY THE ANGLE OF ATTACK OF THE VIBRATING FORCES DEVELOPED BY SAID ROTATING WEIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO SAID PAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ELONGATED VIBRATING FEEDER HAVING A PAN OPEN AT ONE END THEREOF, MEANS FOR IMPARTING CONTROLLED VIBRATION TO SAID PAN FOR FEEDING THE CONTENTS THEREOF TO SAID OPEN END AT A SELECTABLE RATE, INCLUDING ELECTRIC MOTORS EACH HAVING A ROTATABLE ARMATURE SHAFT DISPOSED ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID PAN, AND CONNECTED THERETO IN FORCE TRANSMITTING RELATION, A RIGID MEMBER CONNECTING SAID MOTORS SO THAT THE ARMATURE SHAFTS THEREOF ARE PARALLEL, PAIRS OF EQUAL WEIGHTS ECCENTRICALLY MOUNTED ON THE ARMATURE SHAFTS OF SAID MOTORS, SAID ARMATURE SHAFTS BEING DRIVEN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, SAID MOTORS BEING PHASED TOGETHER SO THAT VIBRATING FORCES DEVELOPED BY SAID ROTATING WEIGHTS IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PAN ARE VECTORALLY ZERO, AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID RIGID MEMBER FOR ROTATING THE SAME TO THEREBY VARY THE AXIAL POSITION OF SAID SHAFTS WITH RESPECT TO SAID PAN AND TO VARY THE ANGLE OF ATTACK OF THE VIBRATING FORCES DEVELOPED BY SAID ROTATING WEIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO SAID PAN.
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |