US3150765A
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Chuck assembly
Assignee: Atlas Pacific Engineering Co
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Filing: 1963-03-15
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1983-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/32; B65G17/06; B65G17/063; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
IN A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING FRUIT AND THE LIKE WHEREIN A CONVEYOR CARRYING A PLURALITY OF MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID FRUIT IS ADVANCED TO A STATION AT WHICH AN OPERATION IS PERFORMED ON SAID FRUIT, THE IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SAID MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID FRUIT COMPRISING: (A) A RACK SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR; (B) A CHUCK ASSEMBLY HAVING A PLURALITY OF RECEPTACLES TO HOLD SAID FRUIT; (C) AND A MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID CHUCK ASSEMBLY IN SAID RACK, SAID MEANS COMPRISING INTERLOCKING ELEMENTS ON SAID RACK AND SAID CHUCK ASSEMBLY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT, WHEN MOVED IN ONE DIRECTION, SAID ELEMENT WILL ENGAGE A MATING ELEMENT ON THE MEMBER WITH WHICH IT IS TO INTERLOCK, SAID MOVABLY MOUNTED ELEMENT HAVING MEANS THEREON TO PERMIT SAID ELEMENT TO BE GRASPED AND MANUALLY MOVED, SAID MOVABLY MOUNTED ELEMENT BEING RESILIENTLY MOUNTED AND NORMALLY URGED IN A DIRECTION TO ENGAGE THE SAID MATING ELEMENT WHEREBY TO LOCK SAID CHUCK ASSEMBLY IN PLACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
IN A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING FRUIT AND THE LIKE WHEREIN A CONVEYOR CARRYING A PLURALITY OF MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID FRUIT IS ADVANCED TO A STATION AT WHICH AN OPERATION IS PERFORMED ON SAID FRUIT, THE IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SAID MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID FRUIT COMPRISING: (A) A RACK SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR; (B) A CHUCK ASSEMBLY HAVING A PLURALITY OF RECEPTACLES TO HOLD SAID FRUIT; (C) AND A MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID CHUCK ASSEMBLY IN SAID RACK, SAID MEANS COMPRISING INTERLOCKING ELEMENTS ON SAID RACK AND SAID CHUCK ASSEMBLY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT, WHEN MOVED IN ONE DIRECTION, SAID ELEMENT WILL ENGAGE A MATING ELEMENT ON THE MEMBER WITH WHICH IT IS TO INTERLOCK, SAID MOVABLY MOUNTED ELEMENT HAVING MEANS THEREON TO PERMIT SAID ELEMENT TO BE GRASPED AND MANUALLY MOVED, SAID MOVABLY MOUNTED ELEMENT BEING RESILIENTLY MOUNTED AND NORMALLY URGED IN A DIRECTION TO ENGAGE THE SAID MATING ELEMENT WHEREBY TO LOCK SAID CHUCK ASSEMBLY IN PLACE.
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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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |