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US3250376A
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Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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Filing: 1964-01-06
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Granted: 1966-05-10
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Expires: 1984-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Griner
- 👤 Robert J Albrecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B23/00; B65B23/10; B65B23/12; B65B23/14; B65B23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A MACHINE FOR PREPARING PACKAGES OF CRACKERS FOR CARTONING, CONVEYOR MEANS INCLUDING A SINGLE BELT ALONG WHICH SPACED PACKS OF WRAPPED CRACKERS ARE CARRIED, MEANS COACTING WITH SAID BELT FOR PERIODICALLY ACCUMULATING A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS THEREON, MEANS FOR RELEASING EACH PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS SUCDESSIVELY FROM SAID ACCUMULTING MEANS, AN ELEVATOR INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER DECK MEANS TO WHICH UPPER AND LOWER DECK MEANS THE ACCUMULATED PACKS ARE SUCCESSIVE LY FED BY SAID CONVEYING MEANS AFTER THEY ARE RELEASED, AND TRANSFER MEANS PASSING THROUGH SAID DECK MEANS AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID BELT FOR PASSING THE PACKS IN UNISON FROM THE UPPER AND LOWER LIFT MEANS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND TO ANOTER CONVEYING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A MACHINE FOR PREPARING PACKAGES OF CRACKERS FOR CARTONING, CONVEYOR MEANS INCLUDING A SINGLE BELT ALONG WHICH SPACED PACKS OF WRAPPED CRACKERS ARE CARRIED, MEANS COACTING WITH SAID BELT FOR PERIODICALLY ACCUMULATING A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS THEREON, MEANS FOR RELEASING EACH PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS SUCDESSIVELY FROM SAID ACCUMULTING MEANS, AN ELEVATOR INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER DECK MEANS TO WHICH UPPER AND LOWER DECK MEANS THE ACCUMULATED PACKS ARE SUCCESSIVE LY FED BY SAID CONVEYING MEANS AFTER THEY ARE RELEASED, AND TRANSFER MEANS PASSING THROUGH SAID DECK MEANS AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID BELT FOR PASSING THE PACKS IN UNISON FROM THE UPPER AND LOWER LIFT MEANS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND TO ANOTER CONVEYING MEANS.
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) | 1969-05-09 | 1969-11-08 | 1970-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-09 | 1973-11-08 | 1974-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-09 | 1977-11-08 | 1978-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |