US3289861A
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Apparatus and process for handling stacked and nested members
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1964-10-12
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Carle
- 👤 James D Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G59/00; B65G59/06; B65G59/067; B65G59/10; B65G59/105; B65G59/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FROM THE LOWERMOST POSITION OF A SERIES OF STACKED AND NESTED MEMBERS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) SUPPORT MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID SERIES OF STACKED MEMBERS IN UPRIGHT POSITION INCLUDING A BOTTOM SUPPORT AND A RECTANGULAR FOUR-SIDED STACKING BIN HAVING AN OPEN FRONT SIDE, A CLOSED FIXED BACK SIDE AND FIXED WINGS ON THE OTHER TWO SIDES, THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID TWO SIDES BEING SPACED ABOVE SAID BOTTOM SUPPORT MORE THAN THE HEIGHT OF ONE MEMBER BUT LESS THAN TWICE SAID HEIGHT; (B) FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS FOR DELIVERING SAID SERIES OF STACKED MEMBER TO THE SUPPORT MEANS OF (A) FROM THE OPEN SIDE OF THE STACKING BIN; (C) SECOND CONVEYOR MEANS LEADING AWAY FROM A SIDE OF THE SUPPORT MEANS OF (A) UNDER ONE OF SAID WINGS FOR RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FROM SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND PASSING SAME TO A PROCESSING STATION; (D) LIFTER AND FEEDER MEANS POSITIONED OUTSIDE OF THE OTHER OF SAID WINGS MOVABLE INTO SAID SUPPORT MEANS UNDER SAID OTHER OF SAID WINGS IN LINE WITH THE SECOND CONVEYOR OF (C), SAID LIFTER AND FEEDER MEANS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FROM THE LOWERMOST POSITION OF A SERIES OF STACKED AND NESTED MEMBERS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) SUPPORT MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID SERIES OF STACKED MEMBERS IN UPRIGHT POSITION INCLUDING A BOTTOM SUPPORT AND A RECTANGULAR FOUR-SIDED STACKING BIN HAVING AN OPEN FRONT SIDE, A CLOSED FIXED BACK SIDE AND FIXED WINGS ON THE OTHER TWO SIDES, THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID TWO SIDES BEING SPACED ABOVE SAID BOTTOM SUPPORT MORE THAN THE HEIGHT OF ONE MEMBER BUT LESS THAN TWICE SAID HEIGHT; (B) FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS FOR DELIVERING SAID SERIES OF STACKED MEMBER TO THE SUPPORT MEANS OF (A) FROM THE OPEN SIDE OF THE STACKING BIN; (C) SECOND CONVEYOR MEANS LEADING AWAY FROM A SIDE OF THE SUPPORT MEANS OF (A) UNDER ONE OF SAID WINGS FOR RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS FROM SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND PASSING SAME TO A PROCESSING STATION; (D) LIFTER AND FEEDER MEANS POSITIONED OUTSIDE OF THE OTHER OF SAID WINGS MOVABLE INTO SAID SUPPORT MEANS UNDER SAID OTHER OF SAID WINGS IN LINE WITH THE SECOND CONVEYOR OF (C), SAID LIFTER AND FEEDER MEANS
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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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |