US3576313A
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Apparatus for settling the contents of containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-20
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-02-20
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for settling the contents of containers and the like including a vertically vibratory platform and a weighted floating cover plate between which the containers pass. The platform is resiliently mounted and is vibrated by a pair of eccentric weights coordinately driven in opposite directions at substantially the same speed of rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Derderian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/20; B65B1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
An apparatus for settling the contents of lidded containers comprising means for moving the containers along a predetermined path, and means engaging the containers from above and below while traversing said path vertically compressing said containers and vertically vibrating the containers while so compressed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
44 words
An apparatus for settling the contents of lidded containers comprising means for moving the containers along a predetermined path, and means engaging the containers from above and below while traversing said path vertically compressing said containers and vertically vibrating the containers while so compressed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the container engaging means includes a weighted cover gravitationally supported on the containers while they traverse said path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the cover has a series of rollers in engagement with the containers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the container engaging means includes a substantially vertically movable platform supporting the containers from below.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which vertical movement is imparted to the platform by a plurality of spaced vibratory devices.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the platform has associated therewith a plurality of rotary eccentric weights driven at substantially the same rate of speed for vibrating the platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the weights are rotated in opposite directions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the platform has a low friction surface for sliding of the containers therealong.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
66 words
An apparatus for settling the contents of lidded containers comprising means for moving the containers along a predetermined path, a vibratory substantially vertically movable platform supportably engageable with the containers from beneath said path, an upper compressing head disposed above said path, and powered means operatively connected to said upper head for reciprocating the same between a lower container engaging position and an upper retracted position.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
66 words
An apparatus for settling the contents of lidded containers comprising means for moving the containers along a predetermined path, a vibratory substantially vertically movable platform supportably engageable with the containers from beneath said path, an upper compressing head disposed above said path, and powered means operatively connected to said upper head for reciprocating the same between a lower container engaging position and an upper retracted position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 9 in which said upper head has a plurality of rollers engageable with the containers during their movement along said path when the head is disposed in its lower position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including auTomatic control means disposed in said path having controlling connection to said powered means for actuating the same to lower the head incident to the passage of a container along said path.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including an elongated stationary upper roller head disposed in substantially coplanar trailing relation to said reciprocating head when in its lower position to maintain said containers in compressed condition throughout their extent of travel along the path.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |