US3405499A
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Torque limiting apparatus
Assignee: HORIX Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-08-23
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Granted: 1968-10-15
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Expires: 1986-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Dexter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:41
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/20; B67B3/2073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A SCREW CAP TO A CONTAINER, COMPRISING A SPINDLE ROTATABLE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, A DOWNWARDLY OPENING CHUCK DEPENDING FROM THE LOWER END OF THE SPINDLE, A GRIPPER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CHUCK, ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE INSERTION OF A CAP IN THE CHUCK FROM BELOW TO CAUSE THE GRIPPER TO GRIP THE CAP AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE CHUCK RELATIVE TO THE SPINDLE TO CAUSE THE GRIPPER TO RELEASE THE CAP, AND TORQUE LIMITING MEANS OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED FLUID PRESSURE FOR NORMALLY HOLDING THE CHUCK IN FIXED ANGULAR RELATION TO THE SPINDLE FOR SCREWING THE CAP ON THE CONTAINER BY ROTATION OF THE SPINDLE BUT PERMITTING ANGULAR MOVEMENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A SCREW CAP TO A CONTAINER, COMPRISING A SPINDLE ROTATABLE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, A DOWNWARDLY OPENING CHUCK DEPENDING FROM THE LOWER END OF THE SPINDLE, A GRIPPER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CHUCK, ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE INSERTION OF A CAP IN THE CHUCK FROM BELOW TO CAUSE THE GRIPPER TO GRIP THE CAP AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE CHUCK RELATIVE TO THE SPINDLE TO CAUSE THE GRIPPER TO RELEASE THE CAP, AND TORQUE LIMITING MEANS OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED FLUID PRESSURE FOR NORMALLY HOLDING THE CHUCK IN FIXED ANGULAR RELATION TO THE SPINDLE FOR SCREWING THE CAP ON THE CONTAINER BY ROTATION OF THE SPINDLE BUT PERMITTING ANGULAR MOVEMENT
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) | 1971-10-15 | 1972-04-15 | 1972-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-15 | 1976-04-15 | 1976-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-15 | 1980-04-15 | 1980-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |