US3142371A
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Spotting device for bottles and the like
Assignee: John Burton Machine Corp
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Filing: 1960-02-19
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1980-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold B Rice
- 👤 Aguilar Clotiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/06; B65C9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN AN ARTICLE SPOTTING DEVICE FOR ORIENTING CYLINDRICAL ARTICLES DISPOSED WITH THEIR AXES VERTICAL: AN ELONGATED HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING FEED SCREW PROVIDED WITH A HELIX ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SIDEWALL OF AN ARTICLE FOR URGING THE LATTER IN ONE DIRECTION ALONG A PATH OF TRAVEL PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF SAID FEED SCREW, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FEED SCREW FOR SO URGING SAID ARTICLE IN SAID ONE DIRECTION, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SUCH ARTICLES IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL POSITION AND FOR HOLDING THEM IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SCREW AT ALL POINTS ALONG SAID PATH SO THAT EACH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN AN ARTICLE SPOTTING DEVICE FOR ORIENTING CYLINDRICAL ARTICLES DISPOSED WITH THEIR AXES VERTICAL: AN ELONGATED HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING FEED SCREW PROVIDED WITH A HELIX ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SIDEWALL OF AN ARTICLE FOR URGING THE LATTER IN ONE DIRECTION ALONG A PATH OF TRAVEL PARALLEL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF SAID FEED SCREW, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FEED SCREW FOR SO URGING SAID ARTICLE IN SAID ONE DIRECTION, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SUCH ARTICLES IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL POSITION AND FOR HOLDING THEM IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SCREW AT ALL POINTS ALONG SAID PATH SO THAT EACH
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |