US3416360A
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Dud detector for small diameter caps
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-19
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1986-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S Ochs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/02; G01M3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING CONTAINERS HAVING CAPS WITH AN INNER DEFORMABLE PORTION AND AN OUTER PERIPHERAL REFERENCE PORTION COMPRISING A FRAME, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FRAME TO MOVE IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION, A DETECTOR MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, REFERENCE MEANS AT THE SIDE OF SAID DETECTOR AND MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, LIFT MEANS AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF SAID DETECTOR AND MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME CROSSWISE TO SAID REFERENCE MEANS TO RAISE SAID FRAME ON ENGAGEMENT BY CAPS ON PASSING CONTAINERS, SAID REFERENCE MEANS EXTENDING BELOW SAID DETECTOR FOR POSITIONING SAID DETECTOR IN AN INSPECTING RELATION WITH A DEFORMABLE PORTION OF A CAP ON ENGAGEMENT OF A REFERENCE PORTION, SAID LIFT MEANS EXTENDING BELOW SAID DETECTOR AND SPACED A GREATER DISTANCE FROM SAID DETECTOR THAN SAID REFERENCE MEANS TO RAISE SAID DETECTOR TO A NON-INSPECTING RELATION WITH THE CAP ON PASSAGE UNDER A LIFT MEANS AND TO INTERMEDIATELY SET SAID REFERENCE MEANS ON A REFERENCE PORTION OF A CAP BETWEEN SAID LIFT MEANS FOR INSPECTION OF A DEFORMABLE PORTION BY SAID DETECTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING CONTAINERS HAVING CAPS WITH AN INNER DEFORMABLE PORTION AND AN OUTER PERIPHERAL REFERENCE PORTION COMPRISING A FRAME, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FRAME TO MOVE IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION, A DETECTOR MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, REFERENCE MEANS AT THE SIDE OF SAID DETECTOR AND MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, LIFT MEANS AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF SAID DETECTOR AND MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME CROSSWISE TO SAID REFERENCE MEANS TO RAISE SAID FRAME ON ENGAGEMENT BY CAPS ON PASSING CONTAINERS, SAID REFERENCE MEANS EXTENDING BELOW SAID DETECTOR FOR POSITIONING SAID DETECTOR IN AN INSPECTING RELATION WITH A DEFORMABLE PORTION OF A CAP ON ENGAGEMENT OF A REFERENCE PORTION, SAID LIFT MEANS EXTENDING BELOW SAID DETECTOR AND SPACED A GREATER DISTANCE FROM SAID DETECTOR THAN SAID REFERENCE MEANS TO RAISE SAID DETECTOR TO A NON-INSPECTING RELATION WITH THE CAP ON PASSAGE UNDER A LIFT MEANS AND TO INTERMEDIATELY SET SAID REFERENCE MEANS ON A REFERENCE PORTION OF A CAP BETWEEN SAID LIFT MEANS FOR INSPECTION OF A DEFORMABLE PORTION BY SAID DETECTOR.
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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |