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US3349973A
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Receptacle filling machines
Assignee: SPX Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-27
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1986-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/26; B65B3/30; B65B3/32; B65B3/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A RECEPTACLE FILLING MACHINE: AN INLET PORT AND AN OUTLET PORT DISPOSED BELOW SAID INLET PORT, A PASSAGEWAY CONNECTING SAID INLET AND OUTLET PORTS, MOVABLE VALVE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID INLET AND OUTLET PORTS, MEANS FOR METERING LIQUID FROM SAID PASSAGEWAY WHEN SAID INLET PORT IS OPEN AND FOR DISCHARGING THE METERED LIQUID INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY AND THROUGH SAID OUTLET PORT WHEN SAID OUTLET PORT IS OPEN, AND MEANS PROVIDED IN SAID VALVE MEANS FOR PREVENTING FLOW OUT OF SAID PASSAGEWAY WHEN SAID OUTLET PORT IS OPEN AND SAID METERING MEANS CEASES DISCHARGING LIQUID, SAID FLOW PREVENTING MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PASSAGE ARRANGED FOR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH SAID PASSAGEWAY AT LEAST ONE SECOND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A RECEPTACLE FILLING MACHINE: AN INLET PORT AND AN OUTLET PORT DISPOSED BELOW SAID INLET PORT, A PASSAGEWAY CONNECTING SAID INLET AND OUTLET PORTS, MOVABLE VALVE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID INLET AND OUTLET PORTS, MEANS FOR METERING LIQUID FROM SAID PASSAGEWAY WHEN SAID INLET PORT IS OPEN AND FOR DISCHARGING THE METERED LIQUID INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY AND THROUGH SAID OUTLET PORT WHEN SAID OUTLET PORT IS OPEN, AND MEANS PROVIDED IN SAID VALVE MEANS FOR PREVENTING FLOW OUT OF SAID PASSAGEWAY WHEN SAID OUTLET PORT IS OPEN AND SAID METERING MEANS CEASES DISCHARGING LIQUID, SAID FLOW PREVENTING MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PASSAGE ARRANGED FOR DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH SAID PASSAGEWAY AT LEAST ONE SECOND
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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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |