US3785474A
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Apparatus for sorting and distributing clothing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-11
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-01-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for sorting and distributing clothing on hangers to predetermined locations along path of travel comprises plurality of spaced apart hanger holding devices arranged for movement along path of travel. Arm on each holding device releasably holds clothes hanger thereon. Releasing mechanism is associated with each holding device for releasing clothes hanger from device at predetermined location along path of travel. Another mechanism cooperates with releasing mechanism at each of plurality of predetermined locations along path of travel of holding devices for activating releasing mechanism of particular holding device at predetermined location so that clothes hanger is released from arm of particular holding device when device arrives at predetermined location.
Inventors
- 👤 T Nakamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/34; B65G47/46; B65G47/48; B65G47/485; B65G47/487; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0229
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
An apparatus for distributing clothing on hangers to predetermined locations along a continuous path of travel comprising a plurality of spaced apart hanger holding devices mounted for movement along the path of travel, each holding device having a series of positive terminals and a series of negative terminals with a switch connected to each terminal, an arm on each holding device for releasably holding a clothes hanger thereon, electrically operable releasing means on each holding device for releasing the clothes hanger from the device at a predetermined location along the path of travel, conducting means connecting one side of the releasing means to the switches associated with the positive terminals and the other side of the releasing means to the switches associated with the negative terminals, and energy transmitting contact means at each predetermined location positioned to contact a predetermined pair of the positive and negative terminals wherey the releasing means is activated when the switches connected to those terminals engaged by the contact means are closed so that the clothes hanger is released from the arm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
An apparatus for distributing clothing on hangers to predetermined locations along a continuous path of travel comprising a plurality of spaced apart hanger holding devices mounted for movement along the path of travel, each holding device having a series of positive terminals and a series of negative terminals with a switch connected to each terminal, an arm on each holding device for releasably holding a clothes hanger thereon, electrically operable releasing means on each holding device for releasing the clothes hanger from the device at a predetermined location along the path of travel, conducting means connecting one side of the releasing means to the switches associated with the positive terminals and the other side of the releasing means to the switches associated with the negative terminals, and energy transmitting contact means at each predetermined location positioned to contact a predetermined pair of the positive and negative terminals wherey the releasing means is activated when the switches connected to those terminals engaged by the contact means are closed so that the clothes hanger is released from the arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the releasing means associated with each holding device includes an electromagnet and a reciprocable plunger that urges the clothes hanger away from the arm when a hanger holding device arrives at a predetermined position, the energy transmitting contact means causing current to flow to the electromagnet to effect the discharge of the hanger away from the arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
An apparatus as in claim 2 including a stationary bar at each predetermined location along the path of travel of the hanger holding devices, each bar being directly adjacent the arm at the predetermined locations and arranged to receive and hold the clothes hangers when they are released from the hanger holding devices.
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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |