US3583614A
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Continuous suction conveyor stacker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-05-17
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1988-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A stripping and stacking machine including a continuous suction conveyor comprising a rotary impactor capable of stripping and feeding previously die-cut cardboard blanks to a segmented, perforated suction conveyor. The suction conveyor operates continuously to carry the previously die-cut and stripped cardboard blanks to a predetermined location whereat a vertically reciprocal grid system activated by an automatic signal operates to separate the said blanks from the conveyor and deposits the blanks upon a descending pallet elevator system.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E Foster Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/26; B65H29/32; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/17; B65H2701/176; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/329
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
In continuous suction conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. vibrator means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste from same, 1. said means including finger means supporting the said sheets, 2. said means including rotary impactor means; B. blower means associated with the said vibrator means, 1. said blower means forcing the said sheets against the finger means and into contact with a portion of the said vibrator means; C. suction conveyor means receiving the stripped sheets from the vibrator means, 1. said suction conveyor means including suction fan means, 2. said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the vibrator means to pallet means a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal slots; and D. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means, 1. said grid means having reciprocal motion with respect to the said suction conveyor means, a. said grid means being reciprocal between an upper position and a lower position, 2. said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means, a. the said grid means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, (.1) said wires lying within the said longitudinal slots when the grid means reciprocate to the said upper position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
In continuous suction conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. vibrator means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste from same, 1. said means including finger means supporting the said sheets, 2. said means including rotary impactor means; B. blower means associated with the said vibrator means, 1. said blower means forcing the said sheets against the finger means and into contact with a portion of the said vibrator means; C. suction conveyor means receiving the stripped sheets from the vibrator means, 1. said suction conveyor means including suction fan means, 2. said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the vibrator means to pallet means a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal slots; and D. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means, 1. said grid means having reciprocal motion with respect to the said suction conveyor means, a. said grid means being reciprocal between an upper position and a lower position, 2. said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means, a. the said grid means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, (.1) said wires lying within the said longitudinal slots when the grid means reciprocate to the said upper position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
said means including rotary impactor means; B. blower means associated with the said vibrator means,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
said means including rotary impactor means; B. blower means associated with the said vibrator means,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the vibrator means to pallet means a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal slots; and D. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the vibrator means to pallet means a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal slots; and D. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means, a. the said grid means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, (.1) said wires lying within the said longitudinal slots when the grid means reciprocate to the said upper position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means, a. the said grid means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, (.1) said wires lying within the said longitudinal slots when the grid means reciprocate to the said upper position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the stripping means to stacking means,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the stripping means to stacking means,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
said grid means including means to separate the said sheets from the said suction conveyor means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
84 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the vibrator means to pallet means, a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of parallel, transverse suction boxes, (.1) each said suction box being transversely divided into a plurality of individual suCtion segments, (.a) each said segment having at least one suction opening, (.b) each said segment being defined by spaced, longitudinal, grid-receiving slots extending upwardly from the bottom of each suction box; and D. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
84 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the vibrator means to pallet means, a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of parallel, transverse suction boxes, (.1) each said suction box being transversely divided into a plurality of individual suCtion segments, (.a) each said segment having at least one suction opening, (.b) each said segment being defined by spaced, longitudinal, grid-receiving slots extending upwardly from the bottom of each suction box; and D. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
said means including rotary impactor means; B. blower means associated with the said vibrator means,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
said means including rotary impactor means; B. blower means associated with the said vibrator means,
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a continuous section conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. vibrator means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste from same,
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a continuous section conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. vibrator means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste from same,
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
52 words
said grid means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, a. said wires lying within the said suction conveyor means spaced slots when the said grid means reciprocate to the upper position, (.1) said wires extending below the said suction conveyor means when the grid means reciprocate to the said lower position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
52 words
said grid means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, a. said wires lying within the said suction conveyor means spaced slots when the said grid means reciprocate to the upper position, (.1) said wires extending below the said suction conveyor means when the grid means reciprocate to the said lower position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
38 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the stripping means to stacking means, a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal slots; and C. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
said suction conveyor means transporting the said sheets from the stripping means to stacking means, a. said suction conveyor means including a plurality of spaced, longitudinal slots; and C. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a continuous suction conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. stripping means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste portions from them; B. suction conveyor means receiving the said stripped sheets from the stripping means,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a continuous suction conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. stripping means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste portions from them; B. suction conveyor means receiving the said stripped sheets from the stripping means,
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
70 words
said suction conveyor means including a plurality of parallel, transverse suction boxes, a. each said suction box being transversely divided into a plurality of individual suction segments, (.1) each said segment having at least one suction opening, (.2) the said segments being defined by spaced, longitudinal grid receiving slots extending upwardly from the bottom of the said suction boxes; and C. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
70 words
said suction conveyor means including a plurality of parallel, transverse suction boxes, a. each said suction box being transversely divided into a plurality of individual suction segments, (.1) each said segment having at least one suction opening, (.2) the said segments being defined by spaced, longitudinal grid receiving slots extending upwardly from the bottom of the said suction boxes; and C. grid means associated with the said suction conveyor means,
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a continuous suction conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. stripping means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste particles therefrom; B. suction conveyor means receiving the stripped sheets from the stripping means,
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a continuous suction conveyor used for stripping waste particles from previously die-cut sheets and then stacking the said stripped sheets, the combination of A. stripping means receiving the said die-cut sheets and stripping waste particles therefrom; B. suction conveyor means receiving the stripped sheets from the stripping means,
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the said grid means include a plurality of spaced, longitudinal wires, the said wires lying within the said grid receiving slots when the grid means reciprocate to the upper position, and said wires lying in a plane spaced below the said slots when the grid means reciprocate to the said lower position.
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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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |