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US3788450A
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Device for transporting containers
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1971-11-09
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1991-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A transporting device for containers, particularly containers carrying liquid tests, consists of a chain the links of which have recesses for receiving the containers. The invention is particularly characterized in that each recess of links consisting of resilient material, has a side opening the width of which is somewhat smaller than the container, so that the container is fixed in the recess when it is pressed through the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 E Tschunt
- 👤 W Dittrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/06; B65G17/30; G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/02; G01N35/021; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A transporting device for containers, particularly for containers adapted to carry liquid samples, said device comprising a chain having a plurality of links, hinges detachably interconnecting said links, each link consisting of a resilient material and having an inner recess adapted to receive a container, each link further having a side opening communicating with said recess and having a width which is somewhat smaller than the corresponding outer size of a container, whereby a container can be pushed into said recess through said opening, each hinge comprising a pin connection consisting of a pin fixed to a link and having a non-circular cross-section and a fully slit bore for the pin corresponding to said cross-section and located upon an adjacent link, the width of said slit being greater than the smallest outer diameter of said pin and being smaller than the greatest outer diameter of said pin, said pin and said slit being so located that removal of said pin through said slit can take place only in a position of the links different from the transporting direction of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A transporting device for containers, particularly for containers adapted to carry liquid samples, said device comprising a chain having a plurality of links, hinges detachably interconnecting said links, each link consisting of a resilient material and having an inner recess adapted to receive a container, each link further having a side opening communicating with said recess and having a width which is somewhat smaller than the corresponding outer size of a container, whereby a container can be pushed into said recess through said opening, each hinge comprising a pin connection consisting of a pin fixed to a link and having a non-circular cross-section and a fully slit bore for the pin corresponding to said cross-section and located upon an adjacent link, the width of said slit being greater than the smallest outer diameter of said pin and being smaller than the greatest outer diameter of said pin, said pin and said slit being so located that removal of said pin through said slit can take place only in a position of the links different from the transporting direction of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein each hinge comprises a further pin fixed to one link and guided in a corresponding recess of the other link.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |