US3352405A
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Carton transporting mechanism
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1966-07-08
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Granted: 1967-11-14
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Expires: 1986-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Gartin
- 👤 Robert K Gellatly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42; B65B43/54; B65B43/26; B65B43/32; B65B43/325; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/02; B31B50/04; B31B50/044; B31B50/10; B31B50/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A CARTON TRANSPORTING MECHANISM COMPRISING A CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN ENDLESS TRANSPORT CONVEYOR, A CARRIER BODY ON SAID CONVEYOR, A FIRST AND A SECOND UPSTANDING WALL ON SAID CARRIER BODY, SAID WALLS BEING NORMAL TO EACH OTHER, MEANS DEFINING A CORNER ABUTMENT SECURED TO A VERTICAL EDGE OF SAID FIRST WALL AND HAVING A CARTON ENGAGING SURFACE DEFINING AN OBTUSE ANGLE WITH SAID FIRST WALL, A GATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER BODY ABOUT A PIVOT AXIS PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST WALL AND BEING SELECTIVELY MOVABLE BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION PERMITTING A CARTON TO ENTER SAID CARRIER BODY AND AN UPSTANDING CLOSED POSITION OPPOSITE SAID FIRST WALL, RESILIENT MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID GATE AND SAID CARRIER BODY FOR HOLDING SAID GATE IN EITHER SELECTED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID GATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A CARTON TRANSPORTING MECHANISM COMPRISING A CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN ENDLESS TRANSPORT CONVEYOR, A CARRIER BODY ON SAID CONVEYOR, A FIRST AND A SECOND UPSTANDING WALL ON SAID CARRIER BODY, SAID WALLS BEING NORMAL TO EACH OTHER, MEANS DEFINING A CORNER ABUTMENT SECURED TO A VERTICAL EDGE OF SAID FIRST WALL AND HAVING A CARTON ENGAGING SURFACE DEFINING AN OBTUSE ANGLE WITH SAID FIRST WALL, A GATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER BODY ABOUT A PIVOT AXIS PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST WALL AND BEING SELECTIVELY MOVABLE BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION PERMITTING A CARTON TO ENTER SAID CARRIER BODY AND AN UPSTANDING CLOSED POSITION OPPOSITE SAID FIRST WALL, RESILIENT MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID GATE AND SAID CARRIER BODY FOR HOLDING SAID GATE IN EITHER SELECTED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID GATE.
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) | 1970-11-13 | 1971-05-15 | 1971-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-13 | 1975-05-15 | 1975-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-13 | 1979-05-15 | 1979-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |