US3365857A
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Method and apparatus for collecting and manipulating rows of rod shaped articles
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Liedtke Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:38
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/35; A24C5/352; A24C5/354
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING CIGARETTES AND SIMULAR ROD SHAPED ARTICLES, IN COMBINATION, AN ENDLESS COLLECTING CONVERYOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED STRINGER HAVING A FIRST PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION LOCATED PAST SAID FIRST PORTION AS SEEN IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CONVEYOR, SAID CONVEYOR FURTHER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CARRIERS EACH ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A ROD SHAPED ARTICLE AND EACH RECIPROCABLE IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID STRINGER SO AS TO MOVE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE OTHER CARRIERS; MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE CARRIERS AT A FIRST AND AT A UNIFORM SECOND DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER WHILE THE CARRIERS ARE RESPECTIVELY LOCATED IN THE FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS OF SAID STRINGER; AND MEANS FOR DELIVERING ARTICLES TO THE CARRIERS IN THE FIRST PORTION OF SAID STRINGER SO THAT SUCH ARTICLES FORM A ROW OF EQUIDISTANT ARTICLES WHEN THE CORRESPONDING CARRIERS ADVANCE TO THE SECOND PORTION OF SAID STRINGER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING CIGARETTES AND SIMULAR ROD SHAPED ARTICLES, IN COMBINATION, AN ENDLESS COLLECTING CONVERYOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED STRINGER HAVING A FIRST PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION LOCATED PAST SAID FIRST PORTION AS SEEN IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CONVEYOR, SAID CONVEYOR FURTHER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CARRIERS EACH ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A ROD SHAPED ARTICLE AND EACH RECIPROCABLE IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID STRINGER SO AS TO MOVE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE OTHER CARRIERS; MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE CARRIERS AT A FIRST AND AT A UNIFORM SECOND DISTANCE FROM EACH OTHER WHILE THE CARRIERS ARE RESPECTIVELY LOCATED IN THE FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS OF SAID STRINGER; AND MEANS FOR DELIVERING ARTICLES TO THE CARRIERS IN THE FIRST PORTION OF SAID STRINGER SO THAT SUCH ARTICLES FORM A ROW OF EQUIDISTANT ARTICLES WHEN THE CORRESPONDING CARRIERS ADVANCE TO THE SECOND PORTION OF SAID STRINGER.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |