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US3353725A
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Measuring and dispensing unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-09-22
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1986-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francisco J Caceres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/30; A47G19/32; A47G19/34; G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/26; G01F11/261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A MEASURING AND DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING: A CONTAINER; A PARTITION DIVIDING SAID CONTAINER INTO A STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND A CHARGE COMPARTMENT; A SPOUT AT ONE END OF SAID CONTAINER IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CHARGE COMPARTMENT; A PASSAGEWAY FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID CHARGE COMPARTMENT AND SAID STORAGE COMPARTMENT; A MEASURING AREA INCLUDING AT LEAST A PART OF SAID PASSAGEWAY; AND ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF SAID PASSAGEWAY TO THEREBY ADJUST THE AMOUNT THE MATERAIL MEASURED AND ENTERING SAID CHARGE COMPARTMENT AS SAID UNIT IS TILTED IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID SPOUT TO DISPENSE MATERIAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A MEASURING AND DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING: A CONTAINER; A PARTITION DIVIDING SAID CONTAINER INTO A STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND A CHARGE COMPARTMENT; A SPOUT AT ONE END OF SAID CONTAINER IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CHARGE COMPARTMENT; A PASSAGEWAY FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID CHARGE COMPARTMENT AND SAID STORAGE COMPARTMENT; A MEASURING AREA INCLUDING AT LEAST A PART OF SAID PASSAGEWAY; AND ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF SAID PASSAGEWAY TO THEREBY ADJUST THE AMOUNT THE MATERAIL MEASURED AND ENTERING SAID CHARGE COMPARTMENT AS SAID UNIT IS TILTED IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID SPOUT TO DISPENSE MATERIAL THEREFROM.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |