US3347324A
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Process of measuring pills
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-21
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry D Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A PROCESS OF MEASURING PILLS BY WEIGHT COMPRISING MEASURING A QUANTITY OF THE PILLS IN A RESPECTACLE HAVING A FIXED WEIGHT OF MASS EQUAL TO A PREDETERMINED VOLUME OF PILLS SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING THE RECEPTACLE, AND BALANCING THE RECEPTACLE WITH THE VOLUME OF PILLS NOTING ANY IMBALANCE IN WEIGHT, AND ADDING OR SUBTRACTING ANY SMALL NUMBER OF PILLS TO GIVE AN EXACT BALANCE TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED PREDETERMINED VOLUME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A PROCESS OF MEASURING PILLS BY WEIGHT COMPRISING MEASURING A QUANTITY OF THE PILLS IN A RESPECTACLE HAVING A FIXED WEIGHT OF MASS EQUAL TO A PREDETERMINED VOLUME OF PILLS SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING THE RECEPTACLE, AND BALANCING THE RECEPTACLE WITH THE VOLUME OF PILLS NOTING ANY IMBALANCE IN WEIGHT, AND ADDING OR SUBTRACTING ANY SMALL NUMBER OF PILLS TO GIVE AN EXACT BALANCE TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED PREDETERMINED VOLUME.
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |