US3978979A
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Apparatus for arranging, separating and positioning of items being conveyed
Assignee: Egyesuelt Izzolampa es Villamossagi Rt
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Filing: 1975-03-14
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1995-03-14
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for conveying a plurality of individual items in series by two spaced parallel movable endless conveying elements. The items each have a bulbous portion and a neck portion, and travel with the bulbous portion uppermost and the neck portion between the conveying elements. In accordance with the invention, there are provided elements for regulating the positioning of the items arranged on the adjacent sides of the conveying elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Sandor Mezey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An apparatus for the arranging, separating and positioning of individual items which have a bulbous portion and a neck portion, the apparatus comprising two mutually spaced parallel, movable endless conveying elements, and pairs of elements for regulating the positioning of the items arranged at the adjacent sides of the conveying elements, the spacing of the regulating elements in the direction at right angles to the length of the conveying elements is larger than the greatest width of the neck portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
An apparatus for the arranging, separating and positioning of individual items which have a bulbous portion and a neck portion, the apparatus comprising two mutually spaced parallel, movable endless conveying elements, and pairs of elements for regulating the positioning of the items arranged at the adjacent sides of the conveying elements, the spacing of the regulating elements in the direction at right angles to the length of the conveying elements is larger than the greatest width of the neck portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
An apparatus according claim 1, wherein the spacing of the regulating elements in a direction at right angles to the length of the conveying elements is larger than the greatest width of the neck portion, while their spacing in the direction of the length of the conveying elements corresponds at least to the greatest width of the bulbous portion, the length of each regulating elements ranging from nearly zero to ten times the greatest width of the bulbous portion.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |