US3590977A
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Variable index finger assembly
Assignee: Automated Machinery Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-02
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-06-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for metering articles, which comprises conveyor means, gating means mounted adjacent said conveyor means, means for moving said gating means between a first position whereat it is operable to block articles being advanced by said conveyor means and a second, inactive, position, and means for adjusting the position of said gating means longitudinally with respect to said conveyor means.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Stanford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/26; B65G47/28; B65G47/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for metering articles, which comprises: spring conveyor means including a plurality of endless springs mounted between spaced rollers and having gaps therebetween, a pair of rods mounted beneath said spring conveyor means, said rods being oriented parallel to the springs of the spring conveyor, a carriage slidably mounted on each of said rods, shaft means mounted on said two carriages and oriented transversely of said springs of the spring conveyor means, a plurality of index fingers mounted on said shaft means in positions spaced from the gaps between the springs of the spring conveyor, means for oscillating said rods between a first position whereat the index fingers are in a position to block articles being advanced by the spring conveyor and a second inactive position, and means for moving said carriages longitudinally along said rods.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for metering articles, which comprises: spring conveyor means including a plurality of endless springs mounted between spaced rollers and having gaps therebetween, a pair of rods mounted beneath said spring conveyor means, said rods being oriented parallel to the springs of the spring conveyor, a carriage slidably mounted on each of said rods, shaft means mounted on said two carriages and oriented transversely of said springs of the spring conveyor means, a plurality of index fingers mounted on said shaft means in positions spaced from the gaps between the springs of the spring conveyor, means for oscillating said rods between a first position whereat the index fingers are in a position to block articles being advanced by the spring conveyor and a second inactive position, and means for moving said carriages longitudinally along said rods.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |