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Clamping and inverting mechanism for automatic case loader
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1966-10-28
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Granted: 1969-04-15
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Expires: 1986-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Casimir W Nowicki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
AN ARTICLE CLAMPING MECHANISM COMPRISING A FRAME, A FIRST ENDLESS FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT AROUND A FIRST GENERALLY RECTANGULAR PATH, A SECOND ENDLESS FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT AROUND A SECOND GENERALLY RECTANGULAR PATH IN OVERLAYING PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID FIRST RECTANGULAR PATH, DRIVING MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY MOVING EACH OF SAID ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR RESPECTIVE PATHS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND CLAMPING BAR MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR REPSECTIVE PATHS BY SAID DRIVING MEANS TO CLAMP OR RELEASE ARTICLES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RECTANGULAR PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
AN ARTICLE CLAMPING MECHANISM COMPRISING A FRAME, A FIRST ENDLESS FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT AROUND A FIRST GENERALLY RECTANGULAR PATH, A SECOND ENDLESS FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT AROUND A SECOND GENERALLY RECTANGULAR PATH IN OVERLAYING PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID FIRST RECTANGULAR PATH, DRIVING MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY MOVING EACH OF SAID ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR RESPECTIVE PATHS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND CLAMPING BAR MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR REPSECTIVE PATHS BY SAID DRIVING MEANS TO CLAMP OR RELEASE ARTICLES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RECTANGULAR PATH.
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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) | 1972-04-14 | 1972-10-14 | 1973-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-04-14 | 1976-10-14 | 1977-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-04-14 | 1980-10-14 | 1981-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |