US3578157A
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Dispensing cartridge
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract The cartridge of the invention is composed of two arcuate portions joined at their longer arcuate length and open at their shorter arcuate end to allow the articles stored therein to extend beyond the cartridge and to permit a feed mechanism to enter the cartridge and eject the articles therein. Expanded areas permit acceptance of the wider head portion of the articles and removable plugs placed therein provide for article alignment and packing as well as a simple way to permit removal of the articles in the cartridge.
Inventors
- 👤 Laszlo Hidassy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A cartridge for storing a plurality of articles having differing width and thickness dimensions along their respective lengths comprising: two substantially planar arcuate members having generally smooth opposing surfaces, and disposed in parallel relationship, said arcuate members generally uniformly spaced apart a distance sufficient to unrestrictively accept the smallest width dimension of such articles therebetween; means to connect said two arcuate members along their longest arcuate path; said two arcuate members being open along their shortest arcuate path to permit the movement therethrough of an external means to arcuately advance such articles through and out of said cartridge; said two arcuate members having complementarily contoured arcuate deformations extending generally adjacent their longest arcuate path, said arcuate deformations defining an enlarged slot proportioned to slidingly accept the largest width dimension of such articles while restricting their axial rotation therewithin; and removable plug means positioned at the ends of said arcuate deformations to prevent the unwanted removal of such articles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A cartridge for storing a plurality of articles having differing width and thickness dimensions along their respective lengths comprising: two substantially planar arcuate members having generally smooth opposing surfaces, and disposed in parallel relationship, said arcuate members generally uniformly spaced apart a distance sufficient to unrestrictively accept the smallest width dimension of such articles therebetween; means to connect said two arcuate members along their longest arcuate path; said two arcuate members being open along their shortest arcuate path to permit the movement therethrough of an external means to arcuately advance such articles through and out of said cartridge; said two arcuate members having complementarily contoured arcuate deformations extending generally adjacent their longest arcuate path, said arcuate deformations defining an enlarged slot proportioned to slidingly accept the largest width dimension of such articles while restricting their axial rotation therewithin; and removable plug means positioned at the ends of said arcuate deformations to prevent the unwanted removal of such articles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cartridge, as defined in claim 1, wherein the opening along the shortest arcuate path of said two arcuate members is essentially equal to the spacing therebetween to permit such articles to extend beyond said two arcuate members towards the radial center of said two arcuate members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cartridge, as defined in claim 1, wherein said removable plug means comprise a first cylindrical portion proportioned to frictionally engage said arcuate indentations and be retained thereby and a stop ring positioned intermediate the ends of said first cylindrical portion to limit the insertion of said plug means into said arcuate deformations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
A cartridge, as defined in claim 3, wherein said removable plug means further comprise: second and third cylindrical portions, one of said second and third cylindrical portions coupled to each end of said first cylindrical portion; and a fourth cylindrical portion coupled to said second cylindrical portion, said removable plug means being positioned at one end of said arcuate deformation with said fourth cylindrical portion extending therein to tightly hold articles placed within said arcuate deformations together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A cartridge, as defined in claim 3, wherein said removable plug means further comPrise: second and third cylindrical portions, one of said second and third cylindrical portions coupled to each end of said first cylindrical portion; and a fourth cylindrical portion coupled to said second cylindrical portion, said removable plug means being positioned at one end of said arcuate deformation with said fourth cylindrical portion extending beyond said cartridge whereby said plug may be removed when it is desired to remove the articles from said cartridge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cartridge, as defined in claim 1, further comprising additional arcuate deformations in each of said two arcuate members to permit the positioning and supporting of said cartridge in a cartridge receiving device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cartridge, as defined in claim 6, further comprising locking slots in said addition arcuate deformations to receive locking means whereby said cartridge may be fixed to a cartridge receiving device.
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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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |