US3238979A
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Can handling and filling apparatus
Assignee: The Campbell's Co
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Filing: 1962-08-03
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1982-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richter Ernst
- 👤 Kenneth A Clatfelter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/42; B65B43/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
CONTAINER FILLING APPARATUS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A CONVEYOR, A PLURALITY OF TUBES OPEN AT BOTH ENDS CARRIED BY THE CONVEYOR, EACH TUBE BEING OF A SIZE TO TELESCOPE WITH AND CLOSELY FIT INSIDE A CONTAINER AND ENTRAINING THE CONTAINER TO MOVE IT ALONG, MEANS AT A FIXED POSITION ALONG THE CONVEYOR PATH OF TRAVEL FOR PUSHING CONTAINERS UP INTO TELESCOPING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID TUBES, CONTAINER SUPPORTING TABLES RAIL MEANS LOCATED BENEATH A LENGTH OF THE CONVEYOR ON WHICH THE CONTAINERS REST AS THEY ARE MOVED ALONG BY SAID TUBES, AND MEANS FOR VIBRATING SAID TABLE RAIL MEANS AT A LOCATION ALONG ITS LENGTH FOR SETTLING MATERIAL IN THE CONTAINERS WHILE TELESCOPED WITH SAID TUBES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
CONTAINER FILLING APPARATUS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A CONVEYOR, A PLURALITY OF TUBES OPEN AT BOTH ENDS CARRIED BY THE CONVEYOR, EACH TUBE BEING OF A SIZE TO TELESCOPE WITH AND CLOSELY FIT INSIDE A CONTAINER AND ENTRAINING THE CONTAINER TO MOVE IT ALONG, MEANS AT A FIXED POSITION ALONG THE CONVEYOR PATH OF TRAVEL FOR PUSHING CONTAINERS UP INTO TELESCOPING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID TUBES, CONTAINER SUPPORTING TABLES RAIL MEANS LOCATED BENEATH A LENGTH OF THE CONVEYOR ON WHICH THE CONTAINERS REST AS THEY ARE MOVED ALONG BY SAID TUBES, AND MEANS FOR VIBRATING SAID TABLE RAIL MEANS AT A LOCATION ALONG ITS LENGTH FOR SETTLING MATERIAL IN THE CONTAINERS WHILE TELESCOPED WITH SAID TUBES.
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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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |