US3367651A
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Stacking machine for flexible workpieces
Assignee: TOP FORM YOLANDE Inc
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Filing: 1966-04-12
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1986-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale L Eller
- 👤 Trigg R Barton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:58
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H43/00; A41H43/02; A41H43/0207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
AN AUTOMATIC STACKING MACHINE FOR STACKING FLEXIBLE WORKPIECES SUCH AS GARMENT COMPONENTS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING: MOVABLE STACKING MEANS FOR ENGAGING ONE FACE OF A WORKPIECE AND FOR SUBSEQUENTLY DEPOSITING THE WORKPIECE ON THE EXPOSED END OF A STACK OF PREVIOUSLY HANDLED WORKPIECES WITH THE OTHER FACE IN CONTACT WITH SAID EXPOSED END, SAID STACKING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF GENERALLY PARALLEL COEXTENSIVE ARMS MOUNTED IN SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTATION ABOUT A COMMON AXIS THROUGH ONE END OF SAID ARMS; A STATIONARY WORKPIECE RECEIVING STAND HAVING A RECEIVING SURFACE AT LEAST PARTIALLY WITHIN THE CYLINDER OF REVOLUTION DEFINED BY ROTATION OF SAID ARMS, SAID RECEIVING SURFACE HAVING A DIMENSION IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIS OF ROTATION WHICH IS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID ARMS WHEREBY DURING ROTATION SAID ARMS CAN SWEEP PAST SAID SURFACE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE SAME; AND DRIVE MEANS FOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
AN AUTOMATIC STACKING MACHINE FOR STACKING FLEXIBLE WORKPIECES SUCH AS GARMENT COMPONENTS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING: MOVABLE STACKING MEANS FOR ENGAGING ONE FACE OF A WORKPIECE AND FOR SUBSEQUENTLY DEPOSITING THE WORKPIECE ON THE EXPOSED END OF A STACK OF PREVIOUSLY HANDLED WORKPIECES WITH THE OTHER FACE IN CONTACT WITH SAID EXPOSED END, SAID STACKING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF GENERALLY PARALLEL COEXTENSIVE ARMS MOUNTED IN SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTATION ABOUT A COMMON AXIS THROUGH ONE END OF SAID ARMS; A STATIONARY WORKPIECE RECEIVING STAND HAVING A RECEIVING SURFACE AT LEAST PARTIALLY WITHIN THE CYLINDER OF REVOLUTION DEFINED BY ROTATION OF SAID ARMS, SAID RECEIVING SURFACE HAVING A DIMENSION IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIS OF ROTATION WHICH IS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID ARMS WHEREBY DURING ROTATION SAID ARMS CAN SWEEP PAST SAID SURFACE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE SAME; AND DRIVE MEANS FOR
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1027283A
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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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |