US3553926A
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Method of boxing layers of articles such as fruit and the like
Assignee: Sunkist Growers Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-27
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-12-27
Abstract
Abstract CITRUS FRUIT TO BEPACKES INTO A BOX IS FIRST FORMED TO STAGGERED LINGITUDINAL ROWS ON A FEED CHUTE AND THEN RECTANGULAR PICKUP MEANS HAVING ROWS OF VACUUM PICKUP CUPS IS POSITIONED DIAGONNALLY OF THE CHUTE TO PICK UP A GROUP TO FORM ONE LAYER IN THE BOX, THE SUCCESSIVE GROUPS BEING OF STAGGERED PATTERNS FOR THE SUCCESSIVE LAYERS TO NEST TOGETHER.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne E Zwiacher
- 👤 Louis D Kaser
- 👤 Maurice V Johnson Jr
- 👤 Alfred H Fennell
- 👤 Fred W Riddington
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-27 09:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/02; B65B25/04; B65B25/046
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |