US3405500A
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Method and apparatus for filling liquids into bottles and for capping the same
Assignee: Hoover Universal Inc
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Filing: 1966-10-24
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Granted: 1968-10-15
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Expires: 1986-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel J Rupert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:09
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/02; B67C3/22; B67C3/28; B67C3/286; B67C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF FILLING AND CAPPING BOTTLES IN SEQUENCE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MOVING AN EMPTY FIRST BOTTLE TO A RECEIVING STATION, INITIATING FILLING OF SAID BOTTLE AT SAID RECEIVING STATION AND WHILE SAID BOTTLE IS BEING FILLED, MOVING THE SAME TO A CAPPING STATION WHERE THE FILLING IS COMPLETED, MOVING AN EMPTY SECOND BOTTLE TO THE RECEIVING STATION AND REPEATING THE FILLING CYCLE OF THE FIRST BOTTLE AND AS AN INCIDENT TO FILLING OF THE SECOND BOTTLE APPLYING A CAP AT THE CAPPING STATION TO THE FILLED FIRST BOTTLE, AND CONTINUOUSLY REPEATING THE FILLING AND CAPPING CYCLES WITH OTHER EMPTY BOTTLES.
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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) | 1971-10-15 | 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 |