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Grouping conveyor mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-26
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1983-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred I Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:21
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B10/00; B61B10/02; B61B10/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A GROUPING CONVEYOR MECHANISM COMPRISING, A CONVEYOR, A PLURALITY OF WORK CARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONVEYOR IN SPACED APART RELATION, A GROUPING STATION FOR A PLURALITY OF CARRIERS DISPOSED ALONG THE PATH OF SAID CONVEYOR, A PLURALITY OF DRIVE MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FOR ASSOCIATION ONE WITH EACH OF SAID CARRIERS INCLUDING A PLATE WITH AN ENLARGED END AND A DRIVE LUG, EACH OF SAID CARRIERS HAVING A HOLLOW FRAME WITH AN ELONGATE SLOT ALONG THE TOP THEREOF TO RECEIVE SAID PLATE IN SAID SLOT WITH THE FRAME RESTING ON SAID ENLARGED END POSITIONED WITHIN THE FRAME AND THE DRIVE LUG ENGAGED THE REAR OF SAID FRAME, AND A SUPPORT DEVICE AT SAID GROUPING STATION ONTO WHICH SAID CARRIER FRAMES TRAVEL, SAID DEVICE BEING LOCATED AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID CONVEYOR TO MOVE A CARRIER TOWARD THE CONVEYOR AND ELEVATE THE FRAME WHEREBY THE DRIVE LUG IS RELEASED FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FRAME AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A GROUPING CONVEYOR MECHANISM COMPRISING, A CONVEYOR, A PLURALITY OF WORK CARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONVEYOR IN SPACED APART RELATION, A GROUPING STATION FOR A PLURALITY OF CARRIERS DISPOSED ALONG THE PATH OF SAID CONVEYOR, A PLURALITY OF DRIVE MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FOR ASSOCIATION ONE WITH EACH OF SAID CARRIERS INCLUDING A PLATE WITH AN ENLARGED END AND A DRIVE LUG, EACH OF SAID CARRIERS HAVING A HOLLOW FRAME WITH AN ELONGATE SLOT ALONG THE TOP THEREOF TO RECEIVE SAID PLATE IN SAID SLOT WITH THE FRAME RESTING ON SAID ENLARGED END POSITIONED WITHIN THE FRAME AND THE DRIVE LUG ENGAGED THE REAR OF SAID FRAME, AND A SUPPORT DEVICE AT SAID GROUPING STATION ONTO WHICH SAID CARRIER FRAMES TRAVEL, SAID DEVICE BEING LOCATED AT A DISTANCE FROM SAID CONVEYOR TO MOVE A CARRIER TOWARD THE CONVEYOR AND ELEVATE THE FRAME WHEREBY THE DRIVE LUG IS RELEASED FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FRAME AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE FRAME.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2141125A
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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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |