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Apparatus for packing food products
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-18
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1985-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eben H Carruthers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
MACHINE FOR PACKING A FOOD PRODUCT IN CONTAINERS WHEREIN A BASIN HAVING MEASURING CHAMBERS IS DRIVEN THROUGH A PATH OF TRAVEL; PRODUCT DEPOSITED ON THE BASIN IS URGED INTO THE MEASURING CHAMBERS AS THE MEASURING CHAMBERS MOVE THROUGH THEIR PATH OF TRAVEL; AND CONTAINERS ARE MOVED THROUGH A PATH OF TRAVEL WHICH INCLUDES A CONTAINER FILLING POSITION BENEATH AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID MEASURING CHAMBERS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) MEANS INCLUDING LOWER PLUNGERS FOR SUPPORTING AND COMPRESSING THE PRODUCT INTO CAKES; (B) MEANS FOR WITHDRAWING THE PLUNGERS FROM THE MEASURING CHAMBERS AND TRANSFERRING THE CAKES OF PRODUCT FROM THE MEASURING CHAMBERS TO THE CONTAINERS IN SUCCESSION; (C) MEANS BELOW SAID CONTAINERS FOR CATCHING ANY CRUMBS OF PRODUCT WHICH MAY BREAK OFF FROM A CAKE PRIOR TO TRANSFER; AND (D) MEANS FOR ADDING THE CRUMBS FROM THE ONE CAKE TO A SUCCEEDING CAKE OF PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
MACHINE FOR PACKING A FOOD PRODUCT IN CONTAINERS WHEREIN A BASIN HAVING MEASURING CHAMBERS IS DRIVEN THROUGH A PATH OF TRAVEL; PRODUCT DEPOSITED ON THE BASIN IS URGED INTO THE MEASURING CHAMBERS AS THE MEASURING CHAMBERS MOVE THROUGH THEIR PATH OF TRAVEL; AND CONTAINERS ARE MOVED THROUGH A PATH OF TRAVEL WHICH INCLUDES A CONTAINER FILLING POSITION BENEATH AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID MEASURING CHAMBERS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) MEANS INCLUDING LOWER PLUNGERS FOR SUPPORTING AND COMPRESSING THE PRODUCT INTO CAKES; (B) MEANS FOR WITHDRAWING THE PLUNGERS FROM THE MEASURING CHAMBERS AND TRANSFERRING THE CAKES OF PRODUCT FROM THE MEASURING CHAMBERS TO THE CONTAINERS IN SUCCESSION; (C) MEANS BELOW SAID CONTAINERS FOR CATCHING ANY CRUMBS OF PRODUCT WHICH MAY BREAK OFF FROM A CAKE PRIOR TO TRANSFER; AND (D) MEANS FOR ADDING THE CRUMBS FROM THE ONE CAKE TO A SUCCEEDING CAKE OF PRODUCT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2701674A
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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) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |