US3561188A
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Method of loading articles into and unloading them from cellular containers
Assignee: Hunter Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-20
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIVELY HOLDING, AND LOADING AND UNLOADING ARTICLES SUCH AS LARGE, EMPTY, LIGHT WEIGHT, SQUARE, SLIPPERY PLASTIC MILK BOTTLES INTO AND OUT OF A MAGAZINE SO THAT THEY DO NOT JAM THE HANDLING APPARATUS. TYPICALLY THE BOTTLES, AFTER MOLDING MAY SOMETIMES BE MADE AT THE PLACE OF BUSINESS OF A PLASTIC MANUFACTURER AND USED AT SOME OTHER LOCATION. THE LIGHT WEIGHT, RESILIENCE, AND SLIPPERY SURFACE OF EMPTY PLASTIC MILK BOTTLES MAKE THEM EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THIS DIFFICULTY IS OVERCOME THROUGH THE USE OF THE PRESENT INVENTION IN THAT MOVEMENT OF EACH BOTTLE IS POSITIVELY GUIDED AND HANDLED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HANDLING APPARATUS.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith B Cleland
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-05 18:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B21/00; B65B21/02; B65B21/14; B65B21/22
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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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |