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Apparatus for compacting material
Assignee: HICO CORP
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Filing: 1971-03-03
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1991-03-03
Abstract
Abstract The ram of apparatus for compacting material has a head surface movable into proximity with an outlet duct of a receptacle for the material and a nose coaxially positioned on the head surface and extending forward ahead of the head surface for passing into the outlet duct. An adjustable switch controls the driving movement of the ram and thereby varies the compaction ratio.
Inventors
- 👤 H Lamorte
- 👤 K Pliakos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:43
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/22; B30B11/26; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3003; B30B9/3007; B30B9/3089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
Apparatus for compacting material, comprising a receptacle having inlet and outlet ducts; supply means opening into said receptacle for supplying material to be compacted to said receptacle; ram means having an axis movably mounted for movement through the inlet duct of said receptacle and in said receptacle in directions along said axis to and from the outlet duct of said receptacle, said ram means having a head surface movable into proximity with said outlet duct for compacting material in said receptacle and a nose coaxially positioned on said head surface and extending ahead of said head surface; driving means coupled to said ram means for driving said ram means in axial direction until the nose thereof passes into said outlet duct and withdrawing said ram means in opposite axial direction to said inlet duct; penetration control means connected to the ram means and the receptacle for adjusting the extent of movement of said ram means in said receptacle to vary the compaction ratio of the material compacted by said ram means; and outlet means at said outlet duct for the material compacted by said ram means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
Apparatus for compacting material, comprising a receptacle having inlet and outlet ducts; supply means opening into said receptacle for supplying material to be compacted to said receptacle; ram means having an axis movably mounted for movement through the inlet duct of said receptacle and in said receptacle in directions along said axis to and from the outlet duct of said receptacle, said ram means having a head surface movable into proximity with said outlet duct for compacting material in said receptacle and a nose coaxially positioned on said head surface and extending ahead of said head surface; driving means coupled to said ram means for driving said ram means in axial direction until the nose thereof passes into said outlet duct and withdrawing said ram means in opposite axial direction to said inlet duct; penetration control means connected to the ram means and the receptacle for adjusting the extent of movement of said ram means in said receptacle to vary the compaction ratio of the material compacted by said ram means; and outlet means at said outlet duct for the material compacted by said ram means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nose of said ram means is of conical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the head surface of said ram means is of axially symmetrical geometrical configuration and has a periphery of axially symmetrical geometrical configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the nose of said ram means is of axially symmetrical polygonal geometrical configuration and has a periphery of axially symmetrical geometrical configuration and is removably affixed to said head surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nose of said ram means is of frustoconical configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nose of said ram means is of axially symmetrical polygonal geometrical configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nose of said ram means is removably affixed to the head surface of said ram means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nose of said ram means comprises a plurality of sections each of axially symmetrical polygonal geometrical configuration affixed to and extending from each other in stepped relation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the penetration control means comprises a switch having an adjustably positioned actuating component coupled to one of the ram means and the receptacle, and a switch component coupled to the other of the ram means and the receptacle and electrically connected to the driving means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the actuating component of the switch comprises a cam movable in directions parallel to the axis of the ram means and the switch component of the switch controls the operation of said driving means upon abutment by said actuating component.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the penetration control means comprises a switch having an adjustably positioned actuating component coupled to the ram means and a switch component mounted in the receptacle and electrically connected to the driving means.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |