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US3346112A
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Process and apparatus for inspecting containers
Assignee: Hormel Foods Corp
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Filing: 1966-04-19
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1986-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M Brown
- 👤 Jean A Burton
- 👤 James L Farmer
- 👤 Howard F Irmen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:28
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/34; B07C5/3404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
THE METHOD OF INSPECTING SYMMETRICALLY SAHPED CONTAINERS HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONTINOUS PERIPHERAL BEAD THEREON TO DETECT DAMAGE OR DEFORMATION TO THE BEAD, SAID METHOD COMPRISING, MOVING A CONTAINER TO BE INSPECTED IN A PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL THROUGH A FIRST INSPECTION ZONE, AND DURING TRAVEL THROUGH SAID FIRST INSPECTION ZONE, PREVENTING ROTATION OF A CONAINER WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGING DIFFERENT PARTS OF CONTINUOUS SURFACE PORTION OF THE BEAD WITH MECHANICAL SENSING MEDIA TO DETECT ANY DEFORMATION THERETO, CONTINUING MOVEMENT OF THE CONTAINER IN SAID PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL THROUGH A SECOND INSPECTION ZONE, AND DURING TRAVEL THROUGH SAID SECOND INSPECTION ZONE PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID CON-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
THE METHOD OF INSPECTING SYMMETRICALLY SAHPED CONTAINERS HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONTINOUS PERIPHERAL BEAD THEREON TO DETECT DAMAGE OR DEFORMATION TO THE BEAD, SAID METHOD COMPRISING, MOVING A CONTAINER TO BE INSPECTED IN A PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL THROUGH A FIRST INSPECTION ZONE, AND DURING TRAVEL THROUGH SAID FIRST INSPECTION ZONE, PREVENTING ROTATION OF A CONAINER WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGING DIFFERENT PARTS OF CONTINUOUS SURFACE PORTION OF THE BEAD WITH MECHANICAL SENSING MEDIA TO DETECT ANY DEFORMATION THERETO, CONTINUING MOVEMENT OF THE CONTAINER IN SAID PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL THROUGH A SECOND INSPECTION ZONE, AND DURING TRAVEL THROUGH SAID SECOND INSPECTION ZONE PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID CON-
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 |