US3375834A
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Article handling and cleaning apparatus
Assignee: Corning Glass Works
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Filing: 1965-03-19
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Granted: 1968-04-02
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Expires: 1985-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard S Best
- 👤 Robert E Bowser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:36
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P72/00; H10P72/70; H10P72/78; H10P72/04; H10P72/0402; H10P72/0406; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S134/00; Y10S134/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
AN APPARATUS FOR HANDLING ARTICLES COMPRISING A FIRST BLOCK HAVING AN ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY IN ONE SURFACE THEREOF, A FIRST OPENING IN THE SURFACE OPPOSITE SAID ONE SURFACE IN REGISTER WITH SAID CAVITY, AND AT LEAST ONE APERTURE CONNECTING SAID ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY AND SAID FIRST OPENING, THE ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY DEFINING WALLS BEING SLOPED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID CAVITY, SAID BOTTOM SURFACE HAVING A SIZE AND SHAPE CORRESPONDING TO THAT OF SAID ARTICLE TO ACCOMMODATE SAID ARTICLE THEREON, AND A SECOND BLOCK HAVING A MATING SURFACE TO SAID ONE SURFACE, SAID MATING SURFACE HAVING A SECOND CAVITY THE DEFINING WALLS OF WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO CLOSELY SURROUND SAID ARTICLE, A SECOND OPENING IN THE SURFACE OPPOSITE SAID MATING SURFACE IN REGISTER WITH SAID SECOND CAVITY, AND AT LEAST ONE APERTURE CONNECTING SAID SECOND CAVITY AND SAID SECOND OPENING, SAID ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY OPPOSING SAID
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
AN APPARATUS FOR HANDLING ARTICLES COMPRISING A FIRST BLOCK HAVING AN ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY IN ONE SURFACE THEREOF, A FIRST OPENING IN THE SURFACE OPPOSITE SAID ONE SURFACE IN REGISTER WITH SAID CAVITY, AND AT LEAST ONE APERTURE CONNECTING SAID ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY AND SAID FIRST OPENING, THE ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY DEFINING WALLS BEING SLOPED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID CAVITY, SAID BOTTOM SURFACE HAVING A SIZE AND SHAPE CORRESPONDING TO THAT OF SAID ARTICLE TO ACCOMMODATE SAID ARTICLE THEREON, AND A SECOND BLOCK HAVING A MATING SURFACE TO SAID ONE SURFACE, SAID MATING SURFACE HAVING A SECOND CAVITY THE DEFINING WALLS OF WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO CLOSELY SURROUND SAID ARTICLE, A SECOND OPENING IN THE SURFACE OPPOSITE SAID MATING SURFACE IN REGISTER WITH SAID SECOND CAVITY, AND AT LEAST ONE APERTURE CONNECTING SAID SECOND CAVITY AND SAID SECOND OPENING, SAID ARTICLE RECEIVING CAVITY OPPOSING SAID
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) | 1971-04-02 | 1971-10-02 | 1972-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-02 | 1975-10-02 | 1976-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-02 | 1979-10-02 | 1980-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |