US3836003A
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Rotating feed table for dishware and the like
Assignee: G S Blakeslee & Co us
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A generally horizontally disposed rotatable table top is supported at three points on a pair of idler roller means and power driven roller means. Also, the table top is formed with a plurality of drain apertures, and a channel trough is located below the table top for collecting liquids flowing through the apertures and directing the same to an outlet.
Inventors
- 👤 E Vilen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B11/00; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/24; A47L15/247; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A rotating feed table for dishware and the like comprising main frame means, a generally horizontally disposed rotatable table top, first and second idler roller means mounted on said main frame means and each having a portion engaging the underside of said table top for supporting the latter, power driven roller means mounted on said main frame means and having a portion engaging the underside of said table top for supporting and effecting rotation of the latter, and said first and second idler roller means and said power driven roller means being circumferentially spaced apart whereby to provide a three-point support for said table top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A rotating feed table for dishware and the like comprising main frame means, a generally horizontally disposed rotatable table top, first and second idler roller means mounted on said main frame means and each having a portion engaging the underside of said table top for supporting the latter, power driven roller means mounted on said main frame means and having a portion engaging the underside of said table top for supporting and effecting rotation of the latter, and said first and second idler roller means and said power driven roller means being circumferentially spaced apart whereby to provide a three-point support for said table top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The rotating feed table of claim 1 wherein said power driven roller means comprises a pulley adjacent the underside of said table top, and a belt trained over said pulley and having an outer surface portion frictionally engaging the underside of said table top; and including means for driving said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The rotating feed table of claim 2 wherein said pulley is a V-pulley and said belt is a V-belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The rotating feed table of claim 3 wherein said first and second idler roller means each comprise a swivel caster.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
The rotating feed table of claim 4 wherein said table top is provided with an upstanding central rim portion, an upstanding outer peripheral rim portion, and a plurality of apertures intermediate said central and peripheral rim portions to accommodate the flow of liquids from the upper side of said table top; and including a channel trough mounted on said main frame means below said table top for collecting liquids flowing through said apertures and directing the same to an outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
The rotating feed table of claim 1 wherein said table top is provided with an upstanding central rim portion, an upstanding outer peripheral rim portion, and a plurality of apertures intermediate said central and peripheral rim portions to accommodate the flow of liquids from the upper side of said table top; and including a channel trough mounted on said main frame means below said table top for collecting liquids flowing through said apertures and directing the same to an outlet.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |