US3812786A
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Conveyor apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-18
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-04-18
Abstract
Abstract Conveyor apparatus for receptacles comprising an assembly of vertical and horizontal tracks with the horizontal tracks disposed at different elevational levels. A drive means moves receptacle holders along the tracks and electromechanical switching devices shift the receptacle holders between the vertical and horizontal tracks.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G37/00; B65G2812/00; B65G2812/01; B65G2812/012; B65G2812/013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Conveyor apparatus comprising an assembly of vertical and horizontal tracks directly connected to each other, said horizontal tracks being disposed on different elevational levels a plurality of receptacle holders movably mounted on said tracks each of said receptacle holders having flange means with mutually perpendicular edges on the rear side thereof a power coupling means on each of said vertical and horizontal tracks for moving said receptacle holders along the respective track said coupling means including a projecting means arranged to engage at least one of said edges of said receptacle holders and thereby move said receptacle holders along the respective track; and means for moving said receptacle holders selectively between said vertical and said horizontal tracks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Conveyor apparatus comprising an assembly of vertical and horizontal tracks directly connected to each other, said horizontal tracks being disposed on different elevational levels a plurality of receptacle holders movably mounted on said tracks each of said receptacle holders having flange means with mutually perpendicular edges on the rear side thereof a power coupling means on each of said vertical and horizontal tracks for moving said receptacle holders along the respective track said coupling means including a projecting means arranged to engage at least one of said edges of said receptacle holders and thereby move said receptacle holders along the respective track; and means for moving said receptacle holders selectively between said vertical and said horizontal tracks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said tracks comprise channel shaped members with spaced coplanar opposing rails at the front side of said tracks, said flange means of each of said receptacle holders being disposed inside one said members and slidably guided by said front rail thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for moving said receptacle holders between said vertical and said horizontal tracks comprise a switch means and a control means for operating said switch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said switch means comprise a plurality of electromechanical switches and said control means include a logic circuit for transferring each of said holders to preselected horizontal tracks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said receptacle holders comprises an upright plate and includes a clamping means at the front side of said plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said tracks comprise channel shaped members with spaced coplanar opposing rails at the front side of said tracks, said flange means of each of said receptacle holders being disposed inside one of said members and slidably guided by said front rail thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said means for moving said receptacle holders between said vertical and said horizontal tracks comprise a switch means and a control means for operating said switch means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said switch means comprise a plurality of electromechanical switches and said control means include a logic circuit for transferring each of said holders to preselected horizontal tracks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
Conveyor apparatus as defined in claim 7 further comprising bearing means at opposite sides of said rails rotatably engaged with said plate and flange respectively of each receptacle holder to facilitate sliding movement of said receptacle holder along said tracks.
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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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |