US3588091A
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Apparatus and method for picking up and transporting cloth pieces from a stack
Assignee: STONE Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1968-11-08
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1988-11-08
Abstract
Abstract AN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PICKING UP INDIVIDUALLY PIECES OF CLOTH FROM A STACK THEREOF AND CARRYING THE INDIVIDUAL CLOTH PIECES AWAY FROM THE POINT OF PICKING UP AND DEPOSITING THEM INDIVIDUALLY ON A SUPPORT SUCH AS A CONVEYOR. THE INVENTION IS CHARACTERIZED BY ITS ABILITY TO PICK UP OR SEPARATE INDIVIDUAL CLOTH PIECES FROM THE STACK WITHOUT REMOVING THE NEXT UNDERLYING PIECE OR A PLURALITY OF SUCH PIECES. THE CYCLE OF OPERATION IS AUTOMATIC AND REPETITIVE.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene E Stone
- 👤 Walter L Lynch Jr
- 👤 Roger D Barron
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 21:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/22
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |