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Puck for and method of magnetic conveying
Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Filing: 1973-12-28
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1993-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A plastic puck having a magnetic ring secured to its bottom is employed for magnetically conveying a can. The interior of the puck preferably includes deflectable plastic fins for securely holding the can within the puck.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred M. MacGregor, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/32; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/20; B08B9/28; B08B9/42; B65G17/323; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0235; B65G2201/0261; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A puck for magnetically conveying an article, comprising: a plastic cylindrical container, including an open interior for receiving an article, an open bottom and an open top for inserting an article into the container, a plurality of circumferentially spaced vertical deflectable resilient plastic fins integral with the interior wall of the container and extending angularly inwardly at an acute angle therefrom, said fins extending substantially over the length of the container and having free ends spaced from the interior wall of the container whereby the fins are deflected toward the container wall upon insertion of an article into the container for holding the article within the container; and a magnetic material in the form of a ring secured to the container bottom, whereby an article can be magnetically conveyed in said container in all directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A puck for magnetically conveying an article, comprising: a plastic cylindrical container, including an open interior for receiving an article, an open bottom and an open top for inserting an article into the container, a plurality of circumferentially spaced vertical deflectable resilient plastic fins integral with the interior wall of the container and extending angularly inwardly at an acute angle therefrom, said fins extending substantially over the length of the container and having free ends spaced from the interior wall of the container whereby the fins are deflected toward the container wall upon insertion of an article into the container for holding the article within the container; and a magnetic material in the form of a ring secured to the container bottom, whereby an article can be magnetically conveyed in said container in all directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The puck of claim 1 wherein the container and fins are formed of polypropylene.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |