US3209890A
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Feeding apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-18
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1982-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Miles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:37
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
FEEDER APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING ARTICLES AND FOR VARYING THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID ARTICLES, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT MEMBER HAVING A NORMAL LENGTH WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID ARTICLES; MEANS FOR APPLYING A TENSION FORCE TO SAID RESILIENT MEMBER IN ORDER TO STRETCH SAID RESILIENT MEMBER TO INCREASE ITS LENGTH, AND FOR DECREASING SAID TENSION FORCE TO ALLOW SAID RESILIENT MEMBER TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL LENGTH, SO THAT PORTIONS OF SAID RESILIENT MEMBER MOVE ALTERNATELY IN TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS; AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARTICLES ON SAID RESILIENT MEMBER IN ONE OF SAID TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
FEEDER APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING ARTICLES AND FOR VARYING THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID ARTICLES, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT MEMBER HAVING A NORMAL LENGTH WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID ARTICLES; MEANS FOR APPLYING A TENSION FORCE TO SAID RESILIENT MEMBER IN ORDER TO STRETCH SAID RESILIENT MEMBER TO INCREASE ITS LENGTH, AND FOR DECREASING SAID TENSION FORCE TO ALLOW SAID RESILIENT MEMBER TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL LENGTH, SO THAT PORTIONS OF SAID RESILIENT MEMBER MOVE ALTERNATELY IN TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS; AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARTICLES ON SAID RESILIENT MEMBER IN ONE OF SAID TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |