US3355002A
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Method and apparatus for dividing the flow of articles
Assignee: American Flange and Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-11
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1985-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Greck Eugene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:39
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/02; B67B3/06; B67B3/061; B23; B23Q; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/16; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/52; B65G47/68; B65G47/71; B23Q2707/00; B23Q2707/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
THE METHOD OF DIVIDING THE FLOW OF ARTICLES FROM A SINGLE PATH INTO TWO SEPARATE PATHS COMPRISING CONVEYING A SERIES OF ARTICLES IN CONTACTING RELATIONSHIP SERIATIM ALONG AN INLET PATH, STAGGERING SAID ARTICLES SO THAT ALTERNATE ARTICLES MOVE RESPECTIVELY TOWARD ONE SIDE AND TOWARD THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID INLET PATH WHILE MAINTAINING SAID CONTACTING RELATIONSHIP, SEPARATING SAID RESPECTIVE ALTERNATE ARTICLES INTO TWO SEPARATE OUTLET PATHS AND IMPARTING TO SAID ARTICLES AT THE POIN OF SEPARATION ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION SUCH THAT THE LEADING PORTION OF SAID ARTICLES ROTATES AWAY FROM SAID POINT OF SEPARATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
THE METHOD OF DIVIDING THE FLOW OF ARTICLES FROM A SINGLE PATH INTO TWO SEPARATE PATHS COMPRISING CONVEYING A SERIES OF ARTICLES IN CONTACTING RELATIONSHIP SERIATIM ALONG AN INLET PATH, STAGGERING SAID ARTICLES SO THAT ALTERNATE ARTICLES MOVE RESPECTIVELY TOWARD ONE SIDE AND TOWARD THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID INLET PATH WHILE MAINTAINING SAID CONTACTING RELATIONSHIP, SEPARATING SAID RESPECTIVE ALTERNATE ARTICLES INTO TWO SEPARATE OUTLET PATHS AND IMPARTING TO SAID ARTICLES AT THE POIN OF SEPARATION ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION SUCH THAT THE LEADING PORTION OF SAID ARTICLES ROTATES AWAY FROM SAID POINT OF SEPARATION.
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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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |