US3566579A
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Apparatus and method for packaging citrus fruit
Assignee: Brogdex Co
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Filing: 1968-11-18
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A VIBRATING MEANS HAVING A STATION AT WHICH A BOX LOOSELY AND RANDOMLY CONTAINING A PRESELECTED NUMBER OF FRUIT IS POSITIONED AND FIRMLY HELD WHILE THE BOX IS SUBJECTED TO VERTICAL VIBRATIONS FOR A SELECTED PERIOD OF TIME. THE VIBRATORY APPARATUS INCLUDES A DESCENDING PLATEN WHICH MOVES INTO COVERING RELATION WITH THE OPEN TOP OF THE BOX TO CONFINE FRUIT IN THE BOX AND TO SUPERIMPOSE A DESCENDING PLANAR SURFACE, WHICH IS VIBRATING WITH THE SAME AMPLITUDE, FREQUENCY AND PHASE AS THE BOX, INTO CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE FRUIT SO AS TO FACILITATE MOVEMENT OF THE PRESELECTED NUMBER OF FRUIT INTO A DESIRABLE TIGHTLY PACKED PATTERN OR ARRANGEMENT.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth F Russell
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 20:24
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |