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Method and apparatus for adding fluid to fluid-carrying fillers
Assignee: V-Mark Automation Ltd
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract In adding fluid to fluid-absorbing fillings, a filler is positioned in a bore of a member. Fluid containing means on top of the member are connected to the bore by an opening which is centrally located with respect to a filler in the bore so that fluid in the fluid containing means passes through the opening to be absorbed by the filler. A plurality of the members can be located on an indexing table and moved past a series of work stations. At the work stations, a filler is positioned in each member, fluid is added to the fluid containing means of each member, time is provided to allow each filler to absorb the fluid and the fillers are then removed from the members.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward I Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of aDding fluid to an absorbent, elongated filler of uniform cross section comprising the steps of; circumferentially covering outer end portions of the filler and covering at least half the circumference of the remaining portion of the filler, leaving a central, uncovered surface section on the filler extending between the end portions; supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the uncovered, central surface section of the filler when the filler is positioned so its longitudinal axis extends horizontally and its uncovered section faces upwardly; maintaining the filler covered until substantially all the fluid has been absorbed by the filler; and then uncovering the filler.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of aDding fluid to an absorbent, elongated filler of uniform cross section comprising the steps of; circumferentially covering outer end portions of the filler and covering at least half the circumference of the remaining portion of the filler, leaving a central, uncovered surface section on the filler extending between the end portions; supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the uncovered, central surface section of the filler when the filler is positioned so its longitudinal axis extends horizontally and its uncovered section faces upwardly; maintaining the filler covered until substantially all the fluid has been absorbed by the filler; and then uncovering the filler.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of adding fluid to an absorbent, elongated filler of uniform cross section comprising the steps of: inserting the filler in a bore of a tubular section and centrally locating it in the bore with respect to an opening located in the top of tubular section intermediate the ends of the section; supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the top opening in the tubular section while the filler is maintained in the bore with its longitudinal axis in a horizontal plane; maintaining the filler horizontally in the bore until all the fluid is absorbed by the filler; and then removing the filler from the tubular section.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of adding fluid to an absorbent, elongated filler of uniform cross section comprising the steps of: inserting the filler in a bore of a tubular section and centrally locating it in the bore with respect to an opening located in the top of tubular section intermediate the ends of the section; supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the top opening in the tubular section while the filler is maintained in the bore with its longitudinal axis in a horizontal plane; maintaining the filler horizontally in the bore until all the fluid is absorbed by the filler; and then removing the filler from the tubular section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predetermined amount of fluid supplied comprises between 83 percent and 87 percent of the amount of fluid capable of being absorbed by he filler.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the predetermined amount of fluid is carried on the top of the tubular section in communication with the opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid added is ink.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of adding fluid to a plurality of cylindrical, absorbent fillers of uniform cross section comprising the steps of: circumferentially covering outer end portions of the filler and covering at least half the circumference of the remaining portion of the filler so as to provide a central, uncovered surface section on the filler extending between the end portions; moving each covered filler in sequence to an ink supply station; supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the uncovered surface section of each filler in sequence at the ink supply station, while the filler is maintained with its longitudinal axis in a horizontal plane and the uncovered surface section faces upwardly; moving each filler away from the ink supply station while it is maintained horizontally, while substantially all the fluid is absorbed by the filler; and then uncovering each filler in sequence.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of adding fluid to a plurality of cylindrical, absorbent fillers of uniform cross section comprising the steps of: circumferentially covering outer end portions of the filler and covering at least half the circumference of the remaining portion of the filler so as to provide a central, uncovered surface section on the filler extending between the end portions; moving each covered filler in sequence to an ink supply station; supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the uncovered surface section of each filler in sequence at the ink supply station, while the filler is maintained with its longitudinal axis in a horizontal plane and the uncovered surface section faces upwardly; moving each filler away from the ink supply station while it is maintained horizontally, while substantially all the fluid is absorbed by the filler; and then uncovering each filler in sequence.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
85 words
An apparatus for adding ink to an elongated, absorbent filler comprising: a member having a bore for receiving an elongated, absorbent filler; means supporting the member so the axis of the bore extends horizontally; means above the bore for receiving a predetermined amount of fluid to be added to the elongated, absorbent filler; and an opening, centrally located with respect to the filler when the elongated, absorbent filler is within the bore, for connecting the fluid receiving means with an upper portion of the bore.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
85 words
An apparatus for adding ink to an elongated, absorbent filler comprising: a member having a bore for receiving an elongated, absorbent filler; means supporting the member so the axis of the bore extends horizontally; means above the bore for receiving a predetermined amount of fluid to be added to the elongated, absorbent filler; and an opening, centrally located with respect to the filler when the elongated, absorbent filler is within the bore, for connecting the fluid receiving means with an upper portion of the bore.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein the member includes a tubular section mounted to extend horizontally on a base, said opening comprising a slot in the top of the tubular section extending parallel to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein the tubular section has a length equal to the length of the elongated, absorbent filler, said slot centrally located with respect to the length of the tubular section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said means for containing the fluid comprise walls attached to the top of the member and forming an open mouthed container surrounding the opening.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
111 words
An apparatus for adding fluid to absorbent, elongated fillers comprising: a plurality of filLer-carrying members, each member having a bore for receiving an elongated, absorbent filler; an opening in each member intersecting the bore and centrally located with respect to an elongated absorbent filler carried in the bore and means communicating with the opening for receiving a predetermined amount of fluid on the top of the member; and means for moving the filler-carrying members in sequence past a series of working stations, said members moved past at least some of the stations with the bore in each member extending horizontally and the fluid receiving means, at the top of the member.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
111 words
An apparatus for adding fluid to absorbent, elongated fillers comprising: a plurality of filLer-carrying members, each member having a bore for receiving an elongated, absorbent filler; an opening in each member intersecting the bore and centrally located with respect to an elongated absorbent filler carried in the bore and means communicating with the opening for receiving a predetermined amount of fluid on the top of the member; and means for moving the filler-carrying members in sequence past a series of working stations, said members moved past at least some of the stations with the bore in each member extending horizontally and the fluid receiving means, at the top of the member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
70 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein the series of working stations includes in sequence: a. means for inserting an elongated, absorbent filler into the bore of each member; b. means for supplying a predetermined amount of fluid to the fluid receiving means on each member; and c. means for removing the elongated, absorbent filler from each member when substantially all the fluid has been absorbed by each filler.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein the means for moving the filler-carrying members past the work station comprise a horizontal turntable rotatable about a vertical axis, the members mounted about the periphery of the turntable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |