US3091903A
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Receptacle filling apparatus
Assignee: Storrac Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-16
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin G Kammerer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/02; B65B25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
APPARATUS FOR PLACING ARTICLES IN RECEPTACLES, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF HOPPERS EACH INCLUDING A VERTICALLY EXTENDED HOLLOW BODY; MEANS AT THE LOWER END OF SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING A RECEPTACLE; A TILTABLE RECEIVER AT THE UPPER END OF SAID BODY MOVABLE FROM A HORIZONTAL ARTICLE RECEIVING POSITION TO A VERTICAL DUMPING POSITION; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID HOPPERS IN A CONTINUOUS PATH; MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID HOPPERS FOR MOVING THE RECEIVERS OF SUCCESSIVE HOPPERS INTO A HORIZONTAL POSITION TO ENABLE LOADING OF ARTICLES THEREINTO; MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID HOPPERS FOR POSITIONING SAID RECEIVERS OF SUCCESSIVE HOPPERS VERTICALLY TO DUMP SAID ARTICLES INTO A RECEPTACLE AT THE LOWER END OF SAID HOPPERS; AND MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID HOPPERS FOR SUCCESSIVELY RELEASING SAID RECEPTACLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
APPARATUS FOR PLACING ARTICLES IN RECEPTACLES, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF HOPPERS EACH INCLUDING A VERTICALLY EXTENDED HOLLOW BODY; MEANS AT THE LOWER END OF SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING A RECEPTACLE; A TILTABLE RECEIVER AT THE UPPER END OF SAID BODY MOVABLE FROM A HORIZONTAL ARTICLE RECEIVING POSITION TO A VERTICAL DUMPING POSITION; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID HOPPERS IN A CONTINUOUS PATH; MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID HOPPERS FOR MOVING THE RECEIVERS OF SUCCESSIVE HOPPERS INTO A HORIZONTAL POSITION TO ENABLE LOADING OF ARTICLES THEREINTO; MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID HOPPERS FOR POSITIONING SAID RECEIVERS OF SUCCESSIVE HOPPERS VERTICALLY TO DUMP SAID ARTICLES INTO A RECEPTACLE AT THE LOWER END OF SAID HOPPERS; AND MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID HOPPERS FOR SUCCESSIVELY RELEASING SAID RECEPTACLES.
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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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |