US3381452A
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Machine for placing inserts into loaded article carriers
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1965-12-22
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Granted: 1968-05-07
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Expires: 1985-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermond G Gentry
- 👤 James T Fidler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/20; B65B61/207; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A MACHINE FOR PLACING AN INSERT INTO A RECEPTACLE AND ADJACENT TO AN ARTICLE THEREIN, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A MOVABLY MOUNTED YOKE, INSERTING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID YOKE AND OPERABLE TO IMPART MOVEMENT TO AN INSERT FROM A POSITION ON SAID YOKE INTO THE CARRIER CELL AND ADJACENT AN ARTICLE THEREIN, AND AN ARTICLE ENGAGING ELEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID YOKE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID YOKE FROM A WITHDRAWN POSITION TO AN ARTICLE ENGAGING POSITION, SAID ARTICLE ENGAGING ELEMENT BEING MOVABLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH RELATIVE TO SAID YOKE AND GENERALLY TOWARD THE ARTICLE AND CELL OF THE CARRIER AND HAVING AN ARTICLE ENGAGING PART WHICH IS CONFIGURED TO ENGAGE THE ARTICLE IN THE CELL OF THE CARRIER AND TO CAUSE SAID YOKE AND SAID ARTICLE ENGAGING ELEMENT TO SHIFT TO POSITIONS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A MACHINE FOR PLACING AN INSERT INTO A RECEPTACLE AND ADJACENT TO AN ARTICLE THEREIN, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A MOVABLY MOUNTED YOKE, INSERTING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID YOKE AND OPERABLE TO IMPART MOVEMENT TO AN INSERT FROM A POSITION ON SAID YOKE INTO THE CARRIER CELL AND ADJACENT AN ARTICLE THEREIN, AND AN ARTICLE ENGAGING ELEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID YOKE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID YOKE FROM A WITHDRAWN POSITION TO AN ARTICLE ENGAGING POSITION, SAID ARTICLE ENGAGING ELEMENT BEING MOVABLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH RELATIVE TO SAID YOKE AND GENERALLY TOWARD THE ARTICLE AND CELL OF THE CARRIER AND HAVING AN ARTICLE ENGAGING PART WHICH IS CONFIGURED TO ENGAGE THE ARTICLE IN THE CELL OF THE CARRIER AND TO CAUSE SAID YOKE AND SAID ARTICLE ENGAGING ELEMENT TO SHIFT TO POSITIONS
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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) | 1971-05-07 | 1971-11-06 | 1972-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-07 | 1975-11-06 | 1976-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-07 | 1979-11-06 | 1980-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |