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US3606014A
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Apparatus and method for detecting unfilled containers
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A PACKAGING MACHINE, ADAPTED TO GRIP FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS ALONG ONE EDGE THEREOF FOR CONVEYING THE CONTAINERS SERIATIM THROUGH VARIOUS STATIONS, APPLIES A UNIFORM INPULSE TO EACH CONTAINER IN A DIRECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF CONVEYOR TRAVEL. THE IMPULSE DEFLECTS EACH CONTAINER WITHIN A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD AN EXTENT INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL TO THE MASS REPRESENTED BY THE CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS. THE CON- TAINERS WHICH DEFLECT A GREATER EXTENT OF DEFLECTION OF A FILLED CONTAINER ARE IDENTIFIED AND SUBSEQUENTLY REJECTED.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Linn
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 06:55
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/34; B07C5/3404
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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) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |