US3360020A
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Apparatus for measuring and filling powders volumetrically into a plurality of containers simultaneously
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-23
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1984-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore F Aronson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/30; B65B1/36; B65B1/363; B65B1/366
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A FILLING HEAD TURRET FOR FILLING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS SIMULTANEOUSLY COMPRISING, A CYLINDER ARRANGED TO OSCILLATE AROUND ITS AXIS, SAID CYLINDER HAVING ONE SIDE OPEN SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID CYLINDER HAVING TWO DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE SLOTS EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID SLOTS EXTENDING ALONG SAID CYLINDER SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS, INSERT BLOCKS ARRANGED TO FILL SAID SLOTS AND BEING REMOVABLY SUPPORTED THEREIN EACH OF SAID INSERT BLOCKS HAVING AT LEAST ONE MEASURING CAVITY THEREIN, AND MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A POWDERED MATERIAL INTO AND FOR DISCHARGING SAID POWDERED MATERIAL FROM SAID CAVITIES, SAID FILLING AND DISCHARGING MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CAVITIES INSIDE SAID CYLINDER, SAID CAVITIES AND SAID FILLING AND DISCHARGING MEANS BEING ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SAID OPEN SIDE OF SAID CYLINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A FILLING HEAD TURRET FOR FILLING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS SIMULTANEOUSLY COMPRISING, A CYLINDER ARRANGED TO OSCILLATE AROUND ITS AXIS, SAID CYLINDER HAVING ONE SIDE OPEN SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID CYLINDER HAVING TWO DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE SLOTS EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID SLOTS EXTENDING ALONG SAID CYLINDER SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS, INSERT BLOCKS ARRANGED TO FILL SAID SLOTS AND BEING REMOVABLY SUPPORTED THEREIN EACH OF SAID INSERT BLOCKS HAVING AT LEAST ONE MEASURING CAVITY THEREIN, AND MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A POWDERED MATERIAL INTO AND FOR DISCHARGING SAID POWDERED MATERIAL FROM SAID CAVITIES, SAID FILLING AND DISCHARGING MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CAVITIES INSIDE SAID CYLINDER, SAID CAVITIES AND SAID FILLING AND DISCHARGING MEANS BEING ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SAID OPEN SIDE OF SAID CYLINDER.
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |