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Cup bounce suppression by a vacuum
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-08
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A cup feed system which uses vacuum means to suppress cup bounce when a cup is fed from above onto a cup feed station.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell C Buhle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42; B65B43/44; B65G; B65G29/00; B65G29/02; B65G35/00; B65G2812/00; B65G2812/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A cup dispensing and bounce suppression system comprising in combination: a cup-dispensing means for releasing cups at a predetermined time interval; an immovable plate fastened under said dispensing means with its flat surface horizontally disposed; port means in said immovable plate; a vacuum source for applying negative pressure to said port means and pulling said released cups quickly against said plate rather than allow them to bounce freely; transport means for sliding said cups along said immovable plate and away from said port means to a subsequent station; conduit means connecting said vacuum source means to said port means; an on-off valve in said conduit means between said port and said vacuum source, and, valve control means for turning said valve on to connect said port and said vacuum means at the time a cup drops from said dispensing means onto said plate and for turning said valve off to disconnect said vacuum means from said port after said cup has setTled onto said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A cup dispensing and bounce suppression system comprising in combination: a cup-dispensing means for releasing cups at a predetermined time interval; an immovable plate fastened under said dispensing means with its flat surface horizontally disposed; port means in said immovable plate; a vacuum source for applying negative pressure to said port means and pulling said released cups quickly against said plate rather than allow them to bounce freely; transport means for sliding said cups along said immovable plate and away from said port means to a subsequent station; conduit means connecting said vacuum source means to said port means; an on-off valve in said conduit means between said port and said vacuum source, and, valve control means for turning said valve on to connect said port and said vacuum means at the time a cup drops from said dispensing means onto said plate and for turning said valve off to disconnect said vacuum means from said port after said cup has setTled onto said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cup dispensing and bounce suppression system as set forth in claim 1 further comprising: air jet means mounted on said cup-dispensing means for jetting air downward into said cup after said cup leaves said cup dispensing means.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 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 |