US3665981A
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Replenisher loading device
Assignee: Olivetti SpA
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Filing: 1970-01-30
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A loading device for receiving, engaging and holding a cartridge container of liquid replenisher or the like. An L-shaped tilt member is pivotably mounted above a space at a receiving cradle adapted for receipt of said cartridge. One leg of said member carries transverse thereto a tubular coupling means for engaging said cartridge and its liquid contents. The said member is spring-biased about its pivot so that in the absence of a cartridge said one leg and the coupling means are swung clear of said space, with the second leg protruding into the space. A cartridge inserted into said space displaces said second leg toward a vertical position, thereby rotating the first leg toward the said space and bringing the coupling member into engagement with the cartridge.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen R Trebbien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:03
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/10; G03G15/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A loading device for receiving and engaging a container having a sealable orifice positioned at a predetermined location on one surface thereof comprising: a. cradle means for receiving said container, said container when positioned in said cradle means defining a container space therein; b. an L-shaped member pivotally mounted at the vertex thereof with the inside of said L facing said cradle means; c. means for resiliently biasing said L-shaped member to a first position with one leg of said member protruding into said container space, said one leg of said L-shaped member making sliding contact with said container as said container is inserted into and removed from said cradle means, the insertion of a container into said cradle means with said orifice containing surface facing toward said second leg of said member operating to cam said one leg of said L-shaped member against bias out of said container space and rotate the other leg toward said container, and d. a tubular coupling member transversely mounted on said other leg of said L-shaped member for being carried by said other leg into coupling engagement with said container at said orifice when said container is inserted into said cradle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A loading device for receiving and engaging a container having a sealable orifice positioned at a predetermined location on one surface thereof comprising: a. cradle means for receiving said container, said container when positioned in said cradle means defining a container space therein; b. an L-shaped member pivotally mounted at the vertex thereof with the inside of said L facing said cradle means; c. means for resiliently biasing said L-shaped member to a first position with one leg of said member protruding into said container space, said one leg of said L-shaped member making sliding contact with said container as said container is inserted into and removed from said cradle means, the insertion of a container into said cradle means with said orifice containing surface facing toward said second leg of said member operating to cam said one leg of said L-shaped member against bias out of said container space and rotate the other leg toward said container, and d. a tubular coupling member transversely mounted on said other leg of said L-shaped member for being carried by said other leg into coupling engagement with said container at said orifice when said container is inserted into said cradle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The loading device of claim 1 wherein said one leg of said L-shaped member includes an arcuate portion for making sliding contact with said container during the insertion and removal thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The loading device of claim 1 wherein said sealable orifice is covered by a diaphragm and said tubular coupling member includes a sharpened end for puncturing said diaphragm during the insertion of said container into said cradle means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus of claim 3 further including flexible tubing element connecting said tubular coupling member to a utilization point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said resilient bias means includes a spring connected to said L-shaped member at a point off axis for biasing said L-shaped member to a position in which said tubular coupling member is out of said container space.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |