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US3135385A
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Article feeding apparatus for inspection equipment
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-08-25
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1981-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cwycyshyn Walter
- 👤 William E Rise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/26; B65G47/28; B65G33/00; B65G33/02; B65G33/04; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2207/00; B65G2207/42; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE SURFACE OF AN ARTICLE FOR FLAWS, A DRIVE ROLL FOR ENGAGING THE PERIPHERY OF THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED AND CAUSING ROTATION THEREOF RELATIVE TO A SENSING MEANS, A HELICOID GUIDE ROLL POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID DRIVE ROLL TO REGULATE MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED SO THAT THE ARTICLES MOVE SUCCESSIVELY PAST SAID SENSING MEANS, A BACKUP MEMBER LOCATED BETWEEN SAID DRIVE AND GUIDE ROLLS AND HAVING A BACKING SURFACE FOR CONFINING THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED BETWEEN SAID DRIVE ROLL AND SAID GUIDE ROLL AND TO LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED TO A LINEAR PATH THAT IS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE ARTICLES, AND SAID SENSING MEANS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BACKUP MEMBER TO DETECT FLAWS IN THE ARTICLE TO BE TESTED DURING MOVEMENT THEREOF ALONG SAID BACKUP MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE SURFACE OF AN ARTICLE FOR FLAWS, A DRIVE ROLL FOR ENGAGING THE PERIPHERY OF THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED AND CAUSING ROTATION THEREOF RELATIVE TO A SENSING MEANS, A HELICOID GUIDE ROLL POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID DRIVE ROLL TO REGULATE MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED SO THAT THE ARTICLES MOVE SUCCESSIVELY PAST SAID SENSING MEANS, A BACKUP MEMBER LOCATED BETWEEN SAID DRIVE AND GUIDE ROLLS AND HAVING A BACKING SURFACE FOR CONFINING THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED BETWEEN SAID DRIVE ROLL AND SAID GUIDE ROLL AND TO LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE ARTICLES TO BE TESTED TO A LINEAR PATH THAT IS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF THE ARTICLES, AND SAID SENSING MEANS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BACKUP MEMBER TO DETECT FLAWS IN THE ARTICLE TO BE TESTED DURING MOVEMENT THEREOF ALONG SAID BACKUP MEMBER.
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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |