US3908333A
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Device for registering articles and package elements therefor during feed to a packaging machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-31
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-10-31
Abstract
Abstract Articles to be packaged are fed to an automatic packaging machine on a positive endless conveyor having upstanding pusher elements which engage each successive article, and carton blanks for each article wrapper are fed to an upwardly inclined stretch of the positive conveyor upstream of a zone where the individual articles are deposited on the conveyor, in register with the carton blanks already placed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario Cavanna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42; B65B43/52; B65B35/00; B65B35/10; B65B35/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A device for bringing articles and respective individual package elements therefor into registration with each other while feeding the articles and package elements to a packaging machine comprising positive endless main conveyor means including a first stretch for receiving and conveying said package elements and a second stretch for receiving said articles on said package elements and conveying said articles and the package elements to said packaging machine, spaced apart pusher elements secured to said main conveyor means for feeding package elements along said first and second stretches, article feed conveyor means disposed above said first stretch for feeding articles onto package elements carried by said main conveyor means, said article feed conveyor means being aligned with both said first and second stretches in a vertical plane, said article feed conveyor means having an end portion terminating close to said main conveyor means at a point substantially between said first and second stretches, said article feed conveyor means having passage means for said pusher elements to pass at least partially above said end portion, said pusher elements travelling in a path in which at least their top parts pass above said end portion whereby said pusher elements will engage and feed said articles and said package elements in registration with each other on said second stretch.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
216 words
A device for bringing articles and respective individual package elements therefor into registration with each other while feeding the articles and package elements to a packaging machine comprising positive endless main conveyor means including a first stretch for receiving and conveying said package elements and a second stretch for receiving said articles on said package elements and conveying said articles and the package elements to said packaging machine, spaced apart pusher elements secured to said main conveyor means for feeding package elements along said first and second stretches, article feed conveyor means disposed above said first stretch for feeding articles onto package elements carried by said main conveyor means, said article feed conveyor means being aligned with both said first and second stretches in a vertical plane, said article feed conveyor means having an end portion terminating close to said main conveyor means at a point substantially between said first and second stretches, said article feed conveyor means having passage means for said pusher elements to pass at least partially above said end portion, said pusher elements travelling in a path in which at least their top parts pass above said end portion whereby said pusher elements will engage and feed said articles and said package elements in registration with each other on said second stretch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pusher elements are adjustably mounted on said main conveyor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first stretch is upwardly inclined, said second stretch is disposed substantially horizontally and said article feed conveyor means is disposed above said first stretch in substantial horizontal alignment with said second stretch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said article feed conveyor means includes a pair of spaced apart parallel endless conveyor with the space therebetween defining said passage means.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |