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Automatic container filling control method and apparatus
Assignee: George J Meyer Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1965-09-30
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth F Friendship
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:20
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D9/00; G05D9/12; B; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/02; B67C3/06; B67C3/22; B67C3/26; B67C3/2614; B67C3/2617; B67C3/2622; B67C2003/266; B67C2003/2662; B67C2003/2685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A METHOD OF FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A BEVERAGE SUPPLIED CONTINUOUSLY UNDER PRESSURE WHEN THE CONTAINERS HAVE A CONTAINER PRESSURE SET UP WITHIN THEM WHEN THEY ARE ENGAGED FOR FILLING ACTION, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CHANGING AN ELECTRICAL CONDITION IN A CONTROL CIRCUIT WHICH CAN ONLY OPERATE WHEN SAID ELECTRICAL CONDITION IS CHANGED WHEN A CONTAINER IS ENGAGED FOR FILLING ACTION, CLOSING A PART OF SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT BY SAID COUNTER PRESSURE TO RENDER IT CONDUCTIVE, ACTUATING BEVERAGE FLOW CONTROL MEANS BY SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT TO RELEASE BEVERAGE IMPULSE WHEN A CONTAINER IS CONTAINER, PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL IMPULSE WHEN A CONTAINER IS FILLED WITH A BEVERAGE, AND TRANSMITTING SAID IMPULSE TO SAID CONTROL CONTAINER TO RENDER IT NON-CONDUCTIVE AND TERMINATE FLOW OF BEVERAGE TO SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
A METHOD OF FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A BEVERAGE SUPPLIED CONTINUOUSLY UNDER PRESSURE WHEN THE CONTAINERS HAVE A CONTAINER PRESSURE SET UP WITHIN THEM WHEN THEY ARE ENGAGED FOR FILLING ACTION, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CHANGING AN ELECTRICAL CONDITION IN A CONTROL CIRCUIT WHICH CAN ONLY OPERATE WHEN SAID ELECTRICAL CONDITION IS CHANGED WHEN A CONTAINER IS ENGAGED FOR FILLING ACTION, CLOSING A PART OF SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT BY SAID COUNTER PRESSURE TO RENDER IT CONDUCTIVE, ACTUATING BEVERAGE FLOW CONTROL MEANS BY SAID CONTROL CIRCUIT TO RELEASE BEVERAGE IMPULSE WHEN A CONTAINER IS CONTAINER, PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL IMPULSE WHEN A CONTAINER IS FILLED WITH A BEVERAGE, AND TRANSMITTING SAID IMPULSE TO SAID CONTROL CONTAINER TO RENDER IT NON-CONDUCTIVE AND TERMINATE FLOW OF BEVERAGE TO SAID CONTAINER.
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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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |