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US3360164A
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Feeding system for a swaging or tapering apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-11
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard E Zerlaut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:54
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A WORK PIECE FEEDING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY FEEDING INDIVIDUAL WORK PIECES FROM A SUPPLY THEREOF TO A JAW ASSEMBLY OF A MACHINE TO ACT UPON SUCH WORK PIECES, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: FEED MEANS FOR DELIVERING INDIVIDUAL WORK PIECES FROM A SUPPLY THEREOF SEPARATELY INTO A ZONE BETWEEN SAID JAWS; SUPPORT MEANS FOR RECEIVING EACH OF SAID WORK PIECES SEPARATELY DELIVERED INTO SAID ZONE BETWEEN SAID JAWS AND FOR SUPPORTING EACH OF SUCH WORK PIECES IN A POSITION IN WHICH SAID JAWS MAY CLOSE THEREON; AND SWITCH MEANS PLACED IN A PATH OF TRAVEL OF WORK PIECES DISCHARGED FROM SAID JAWS FOR ACTUATING SAID FEED MEANS TO DELIVER A NEXT SUCCESSIVE WORK PIECE TO SAID ZONE AS SOON AS IT IS ENGAGED BY A PRIOR WORK PIECE DISCHARGE FROM SAID MACHINE JAW ASSEMBLY.
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 |