US4615571A
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Storage apparatus and sorting tray
Assignee: LEITER INDUSTRIES Inc COLUMBUS FRANKLIN
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Filing: 1985-06-03
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2005-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A combined storage apparatus and sorting tray includes a frame formed with a storage bin for storing containers and a tray pivotally mounted to the frame. The tray has an end panel formed with a slot adapted to receive a lip formed at the rim of a container for mounting the container to the end panel so that its interior faces the interior of the tray. The tray is pivotal with respect to the frame between a horizontal, sorting position in which articles from the container are poured into the tray for sorting, and an angled, discharge position in which the tray is elevated at one end so that the articles slide directly into the container mounted at the opposite end.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P. Swank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:50
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In combination, a storage apparatus and sorting tray comprising: a frame having a bin for storing containers; a tray having first and second ends, said first end being pivotally mounted to said frame, said tray being adapted to receive articles for sorting; mounting means for mounting a container to said first end of said tray; said tray and the container mounted thereto being movable with respect to said frame between a generally horizontal, sorting position and an angled discharge position, said second end of said tray being disposed vertically above said first end of said tray and the container in said angled, discharge position, the articles within said tray being discharged into the container mounted to said tray upon pivoting said tray and the container to said angled position, the container thereafter being removed from said tray and returned to said bin for storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In combination, a storage apparatus and sorting tray comprising: a frame having a bin for storing containers; a tray having first and second ends, said first end being pivotally mounted to said frame, said tray being adapted to receive articles for sorting; mounting means for mounting a container to said first end of said tray; said tray and the container mounted thereto being movable with respect to said frame between a generally horizontal, sorting position and an angled discharge position, said second end of said tray being disposed vertically above said first end of said tray and the container in said angled, discharge position, the articles within said tray being discharged into the container mounted to said tray upon pivoting said tray and the container to said angled position, the container thereafter being removed from said tray and returned to said bin for storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said frame includes interconnected top, bottom, front, back and opposed side panels forming said bin, said front panel being pivotally connected to said bottom panel, said tray being pivotally mounted to said front panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said bin includes spaced shelves connected between said opposed side panels for dividing said bin into compartments, each of said shelves being adapted to support containers within a compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said frame includes opposed, upright end panels connected to a bottom panel, said bottom panel being adapted to support containers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 4 in which said tray is supported atop said opposed, upright end panels and is pivotally mounted to one of said upright, end panels, said tray and said bottom panel forming a storage bin therebetween for storing containers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said first end of said tray is formed with a slot, said combination further including a container having a rim formed with a lip, said lip being insertable within said slot for mounting said container to said tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
The combination of claim 6 in which said slot comprises spaced inner and outer walls, said space being greater than the width of said lip, said inner and outer walls each being formed with a cut-out portion having an open top, said containers being mounted to said tray by sliding said lip into said space between said inner and outer walls from said open top thereof so that the interior of said container substantially aligns with said cut-out portions in said inner and outer walls.
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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) | 1989-10-06 | 1990-04-07 | 1990-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-06 | 1994-04-07 | 1994-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-06 | 1998-04-07 | 1998-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |