US3175702A
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Article transfer apparatus
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-04
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1982-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John D Banyas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:16
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B35/00; C03B35/04; C03B35/06; C03B35/12; C03B35/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ARTICLE FROM A FIRST PREDETERMINED PATH TO A SECOND PREDETERMINED PATH, COMPRISING: (1) AN ARTICLE CARRIER SUPPORT; (2) ROTATING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SUPPORT ABOUT A CENTRAL, VERTICAL AXIS; (3) ARTICLE CARRIER MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING SAID ARTICLE DURING TRANSFER; (4) TWO SETS OF FOUR-BAR LINKAGE SUPPORTINGLY CONNECTING SAID CARRIER MEANS TO SAID SUPPORT, SAID LINKS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED THROUGH A COMMON PIVOT POINT AND ARRANGED TO PERMIT SAID CARRIER MEANS TO MOVE RADIALLY AND VERTICALLY; (5) PATH-DETERMINING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CARRIER SUPPORT FOR DISPLACING SAID FOUR-BAR LINKAGE TO CAUSE THE PATH OF SAID CARRIER MEANS TO COINCIDE WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND PREDETERMINED PATHS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
TRANSFER APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ARTICLE FROM A FIRST PREDETERMINED PATH TO A SECOND PREDETERMINED PATH, COMPRISING: (1) AN ARTICLE CARRIER SUPPORT; (2) ROTATING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SUPPORT ABOUT A CENTRAL, VERTICAL AXIS; (3) ARTICLE CARRIER MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING SAID ARTICLE DURING TRANSFER; (4) TWO SETS OF FOUR-BAR LINKAGE SUPPORTINGLY CONNECTING SAID CARRIER MEANS TO SAID SUPPORT, SAID LINKS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED THROUGH A COMMON PIVOT POINT AND ARRANGED TO PERMIT SAID CARRIER MEANS TO MOVE RADIALLY AND VERTICALLY; (5) PATH-DETERMINING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CARRIER SUPPORT FOR DISPLACING SAID FOUR-BAR LINKAGE TO CAUSE THE PATH OF SAID CARRIER MEANS TO COINCIDE WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND PREDETERMINED PATHS.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |