US3609780A
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Honeycomb decapping apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-03
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1988-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A FRAM ASSEMBLY IS UTILIZED TO SUPPORT A PAIR OF ENDLESS CHAINS BETWEEN WHICH DRIVE BARS ARE CONNECTED. THE DRIVE BARS ARE DRIVEN DOWNWARDLY BY THE CHAINS AND CONTACT THE TOP OF A HONEYCOMB DECAPPER AND FORCES THE HONEYCOMB BETWEEN A PAIR OF RECIPROCATING, HEATED, DECAPPING KNIVES. A PLATFORM SUPPORTS A PLURALITY OF HONEYCOMBS IN POSITION TO BE FED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DRIVE BARS THE HONEYCOMBS DROP FROM THE EDGE OF THE PLATFORM ONTO SPRING-BIASED SUPPORT MEMBERS AND ARE HELD BY THE SUPPORT MEMBERS UNTIL A DRIVE BARE ENGAGES THE UPPER PORTION OF THE HONEYCOMB. MOTION OF THE DRIVE BAR CAUSES PIVOTING OF THE SUPPORT MEMBERS AGAINST THE FORCE OF THE BIAS SPRING.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Cowen
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-09 17:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K59/00; A01K59/02
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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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |