US3708371A
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Medallion applying machine
Assignee: Mcconnell R & Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-09-08
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for applying medallions to articles by selectively feeding medallions to a gripping mechanism which holds the medallion against the surface of a rotating wheel and carries the medallion through an adhesive applying station and into an applying station wherein the medallion is applied to the surface of the article.
Inventors
- 👤 G Alie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C1/00; B65C1/02; B65C1/021; B65C1/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A device for holding and transferring articles comprising a body member, a gripping mechanism having a pair of gripping fingers, mounting means mounting each of said fingers on said body member, a supporting surface for the object to be held, a first means for moving said gripping fingers towards and away from each other and a second means for moving said gripping fingers toward and away from said surface, said first means comprising a first camming means, a follower on said body member, means biasing said body member to hold said follower against said cam; each of said mounting means comprises a mounting block pivotally mounted on said body member, each of said fingers being connected to its respective mounting block and said second means comprises means biasing each of said blocks to move said fingers away from each other, a cam follower means on each said block and a second camming means cooperating with said cam follower means to move said mounting blocks and thereby said fingers; said body member is radially slidably mounted on a wheel and rotates with said wheel on an axis of rotation and wherein said first and said second camming means are fixed to said axis of rotation whereby said cam follower and said cam follower means move around said first and second camming means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
221 words
A device for holding and transferring articles comprising a body member, a gripping mechanism having a pair of gripping fingers, mounting means mounting each of said fingers on said body member, a supporting surface for the object to be held, a first means for moving said gripping fingers towards and away from each other and a second means for moving said gripping fingers toward and away from said surface, said first means comprising a first camming means, a follower on said body member, means biasing said body member to hold said follower against said cam; each of said mounting means comprises a mounting block pivotally mounted on said body member, each of said fingers being connected to its respective mounting block and said second means comprises means biasing each of said blocks to move said fingers away from each other, a cam follower means on each said block and a second camming means cooperating with said cam follower means to move said mounting blocks and thereby said fingers; said body member is radially slidably mounted on a wheel and rotates with said wheel on an axis of rotation and wherein said first and said second camming means are fixed to said axis of rotation whereby said cam follower and said cam follower means move around said first and second camming means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as defined in claim 1 further comprising means for delivering objects to said gripping mechanism into a position to be engaged and clamped by said fingers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said delivery means comprises a belt having abutment means thereon for pushing said objects, said belt being trained about the periphery of said wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 3 wherein said delivery means further comprises a magazine through which said belt passes, means for selectively moving said belt relative to said magazine for selectively pushing articles from said magazine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as defined in claim 4 further comprising an article conveyor and applying station between said article conveyor and said wheel, said first and second camming means being shaped to permit said fingers to release said objects in said applying station.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 5 further comprising a sensing station, sensing an article in position on said article conveyor, Said sensing means actuating said means for selectively moving.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined in claim 6 further comprising adhesive applying means positioned adjacent the periphery of said wheel and adapted to apply adhesive to said object when clamped to said wheel by said clamping fingers.
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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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |