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Container transport apparatus
Assignee: Standard Oil Co
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Filing: 1969-04-10
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-04-10
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure describes a container transport apparatus comprising conveyor means for conveying containers along a predetermined path, container-receiving means positioned at the end of the conveyor means, and gating means, positioned in advance of the container-receiving means and above the path of the containers. The gating means is in synchronization with the container-receiving means thereby effecting a continuous flow of containers from the conveyor means to the receiving means.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur A Voris Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/26; B65G47/28; B65G47/29; B65G2811/00; B65G2811/06; B65G2811/0673; B65G2811/0689; B65G2811/0694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A container transport apparatus comprising: two parallel continuously moving belts and a tilt shelf positioned therebelow for conveying containers along a predetermined path; a plurality of container-receiving means mounted on a conveyor positioned at the end of the moving belts; and gating means positioned in advance of the container-receiving means and centered above the path of the containers; said gating means having a frame, a container stop means movably mounted on the frame, said container stop means including: an adjustable pin, a body, and a cam follower; said cam follower coupled to the frame in operating position with the cam follower of the container stop means, the cam follower being in synchronization with the movement of the plurality of container-receiving means; a shoe means coupled to the frame in the path of the adjustable pin having a hole therein to allow projection of the pin therethrough, the shoe means preventing containers from creeping up the pin when engaged thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A container transport apparatus comprising: two parallel continuously moving belts and a tilt shelf positioned therebelow for conveying containers along a predetermined path; a plurality of container-receiving means mounted on a conveyor positioned at the end of the moving belts; and gating means positioned in advance of the container-receiving means and centered above the path of the containers; said gating means having a frame, a container stop means movably mounted on the frame, said container stop means including: an adjustable pin, a body, and a cam follower; said cam follower coupled to the frame in operating position with the cam follower of the container stop means, the cam follower being in synchronization with the movement of the plurality of container-receiving means; a shoe means coupled to the frame in the path of the adjustable pin having a hole therein to allow projection of the pin therethrough, the shoe means preventing containers from creeping up the pin when engaged thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container transport apparatus of claim 1 wherein the two parallel continuous moving belts are adjustable to accommodate various-sized containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container transport apparatus of claim 1 wherein the shoe means is adjustable to accommodate various-sized containers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container transport apparatus of claim 1 wherein the tilt shelf is adjustable to accommodate various-sized containers.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |