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US3993301A
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Device for raising the top sheet of a pile by blast air
Assignee: Vits Maschinenbau GmbH
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Filing: 1975-06-12
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Granted: 1976-11-23
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Expires: 1995-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for lifting a top sheet of material from a stack of material which comprises a generally flat foot member having an arcuately shaped channel cutout on its surface, said channel being in gaseous communication with an internal conduit, said internal conduit, in turn, being in gaseous communication with a source of gas under positive elevated pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 Hilmar Vits
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/08; B65H3/14; B65H3/0808; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/17; B65H2701/171; B65H2701/1718
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An apparatus for lifting a top sheet of material from a stack of material which comprises a generally flat foot member having an arcuately shaped channel cutout on its lower surface disposed about a centrally positioned baffle plate, said channel being in gaseous communication with an internal conduit, said internal conduit, in turn, being in gaseous communication with a source of gas under positive elevated pressure, said internal conduit being in facing relationship to said baffle plate and being positioned within an exteriorly running conduit running generally parallel thereto which at its end opposed from said baffle is open to the atmosphere.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
An apparatus for lifting a top sheet of material from a stack of material which comprises a generally flat foot member having an arcuately shaped channel cutout on its lower surface disposed about a centrally positioned baffle plate, said channel being in gaseous communication with an internal conduit, said internal conduit, in turn, being in gaseous communication with a source of gas under positive elevated pressure, said internal conduit being in facing relationship to said baffle plate and being positioned within an exteriorly running conduit running generally parallel thereto which at its end opposed from said baffle is open to the atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said foot member has an inner surface in generally facing relationship with said internal conduit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said foot member comprises said baffle plate and an exteriorly disposed presser member, said exteriorly disposed presser member arranged with respect to said baffle plate to define said arcuately shaped channel cutout, said exteriorly disposed presser member having inwardly directed sunken surfaces disposed behind and in overlapping relationship to the inner surface of said baffle plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said internal conduit overlies said arcuately shaped channel cutout.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein adjacent said foot member there is a sheet holding means comprising a contact surface and a vacuum inlet in gaseous communication with a plenum to a source of negative pressure whereby a negative pressure is established to hold a raised sheet against said contact surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 5 wherein a portion of said contact surface is concave.
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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) | 1979-11-23 | 1980-05-24 | 1980-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-23 | 1984-05-24 | 1984-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-23 | 1988-05-24 | 1988-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |