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Method and apparatus for packaging
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-15
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Granted: 1968-03-26
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Expires: 1984-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rademacher Robert Ernst
- 👤 Marasso Fred Dominic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/08; B65B35/00; B65B35/30; B65B35/36; B65B35/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
APPARATUS FOR PLACING A GROUP OF ARTICLES IN A PACKAGE, WHICH COMPRISES: FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS FOR ADVANCING A TRAY CONTAINING GROUP OF ARTICLES TO A FIRST STATION, A SECOND CONVEYOR MOUNTED BELOW AND IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST CONVEYOR, SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BEING DRIVEN IN THE DIRECTION REVERSE TO THAT OF THE FIRST CONVEYOR, AN ARTICLE TRANSFER HEAD MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID FIRST STATION, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ARTICLES TRANSFER HEAD FOR ENGAGING AND HOLDING ARTICLES AT SAID FIRST STATION, MEANS FOR ADVANCING A CONTAINER TO A CONTAINER CRADLE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
APPARATUS FOR PLACING A GROUP OF ARTICLES IN A PACKAGE, WHICH COMPRISES: FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS FOR ADVANCING A TRAY CONTAINING GROUP OF ARTICLES TO A FIRST STATION, A SECOND CONVEYOR MOUNTED BELOW AND IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST CONVEYOR, SAID SECOND CONVEYOR BEING DRIVEN IN THE DIRECTION REVERSE TO THAT OF THE FIRST CONVEYOR, AN ARTICLE TRANSFER HEAD MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID FIRST STATION, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ARTICLES TRANSFER HEAD FOR ENGAGING AND HOLDING ARTICLES AT SAID FIRST STATION, MEANS FOR ADVANCING A CONTAINER TO A CONTAINER CRADLE
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) | 1971-03-26 | 1971-09-25 | 1972-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-26 | 1975-09-25 | 1976-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-26 | 1979-09-25 | 1980-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |