CLASS 193, CONVEYORS, CHUTES, SKIDS, GUIDES, AND WAYS |
1 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices not otherwise classifiable. | |
2R | CHUTES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having either pipes or troughs through which material
may pass under the influence of gravity.
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3 | . Loading or trimming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus for loading vehicles, generally including distributors
or "trimmers."
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4 | . Unloading: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus for unloading vehicles.
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5 | .. Vehicle wall supported: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Chute wholly supported by the vehicle wall.
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6 | .. Extensible trough: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. The chute consists of an open trough made in sections relatively
slidable longitudinally.
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7 | . Fruit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus especially adapted for preventing fruit from injury.
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8 | . Mail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus for mailable letters or packages.
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9 | . Grain drill: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus for grain-drilling machines.
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10 | . For rotary drum: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Chutes for a rotary drum agitator or mixer.
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11 | . With sprayer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus provided with a liquid or steam nozzle for wetting
or washing down material or preventing dust.
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12 | . Spiral: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus wherein the chute is a spiral.
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13 | .. Switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Spiral chutes with means for directing material in different
directions.
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14 | . Sectional, multiple-point discharge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Wherein the chute is made in sections, some of which may
be moved out of alignment for discharging material at different
points.
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15 | . Vertically adjustable, bodily: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Wherein the chute is mounted for vertical movement of the entire chute. | |
16 | . Horizontal and vertical swing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Wherein the chute may be swung in both a horizontal and
a vertical direction.
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17 | . Vertical swing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Wherein the chute is capable of being swung upwardly only.
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18 | .. Counterweight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Wherein the chute is counterbalanced.
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19 | ... Varied: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Wherein the effective counterbalance is varied for different positions of the chute. | |
20 | ... Valved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Wherein the chute has a controlling gate or valve. | |
21 | .. Valved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Wherein chutes are provided with gates or valves.
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22 | .. Swiveled sections: |
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Horizontal swing. The horizontally-swinging chute is composed of a plurality
of sections swiveled together.
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23 | .. Multiple-point discharge: |
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Horizontal swing. The swinging chute delivers to different chutes or receptacles.
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24 | . Counterweight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Wherein miscellaneous movable chutes are provided with a
counter-balance.
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25R | . Flexible wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. The chute is made flexible throughout its length, generally
of flexible material.
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25A | .. Open-face chutes |
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25E | .. Individual elements |
This subclass has no definition. | |
25AC | .. Ammunition chutes |
This subclass has no definition. | |
25S | .. Resilient conduit or spring construction |
This subclass has no definition. | |
25FT | .. Feed tracks |
This subclass has no definition. | |
25B | .. Balloon or inflatable members |
This subclass has no definition. | |
25C | .. Extensible, flexible chutes |
This subclass has no definition. | |
27 | . Zigzag: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus wherein the material passes through zigzag passages,
or the sections of the chute are connected to form a zigzag passage.
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28 | .. Switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Means provided for taking off material at different points.
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This subclass has no definition. | |
29 | .. Multiple-point discharge: |
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Vertical pipe. The chute consists of a vertical pipe with means for discharging material at different elevations. | |
30 | .. Telescopic: |
This subclass is indented under the unnumbered
subclass, Vertical pipe. The vertical-pipe chute consists of telescopic sections.
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31R | . Switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. The general miscellaneous subclass for chutes provided with
gates or valves for directing material in different directions.
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31A | .. Chute switches |
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32 | . Retarder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. The chute has means for retarding the velocity of material
therein.
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33 | . Wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. The chute is secured to or built into the wall of an inclosure
or building.
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34 | .. Vertical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. The chute is secured to or passes through the vertical wall
of some structure or building.
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2A | . Chute connections |
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2B | . Wall vibrators |
This subclass has no definition. | |
2C | . Variable capacity troughs |
This subclass has no definition. | |
2D | . Endless gravity |
This subclass has no definition. | |
2E | . Cup |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35R | ROLLERWAYS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which consists of a series of rollers over which
things may be conveyed.
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36 | . Switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Apparatus provided with means for changing the direction
of things conveyed.
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37 | . Rollers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Wherein the structure is of the roller itself.
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35A | . Abutments and brakes for roller conveyers |
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35SS | . Submerging and rising |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35C | . Centering and clamps (guides, generally) |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35TE | . Telescoping and extending |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35F | . Flexible |
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35MD | . Multidirectional |
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35J | . Joints |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35G | . Gates |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35B | . Biased rollers |
This subclass has no definition. | |
35S | . Spiral |
This subclass has no definition. | |
38 | SKIDWAYS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Ways for guiding articles but not suitable for fine material.
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39 | . Switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus provided with means for changing the direction
of articles.
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40 | . Retarder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus having means for retarding the velocity of articles
on the way.
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41 | SKIDS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Unitary structures for guiding articles from a higher to
a lower level or the reverse, but incapable of use with fine material.
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42 | ROLLER JACKS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Unitary devices provided with a roller over which articles may be supported in loading, unloading, or stacking them. | |
44 | ORIENTER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus, having means whereby (1) a conveyed article is
turned to have its posture* or its heading* or
its leaning* intentionally or significantly varied with
relation to said path, or (2) a conveyed article which is not in
a predetermined posture relative to its conveyed path is caused
to be removed from or to abandon the path determined for those articles
being conveyed in the predetermined posture. (The terms having
asterisks are discussed in (2) Note below.)
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45 | . Manual or mechanical means moves article to upset: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus wherein said means is mechanically or manually
activated to cause a change in the posture of the conveyed article,
the posture changing function of said means being nonconveying even
though said means may otherwise also function as a chute, skid,
guide or way.
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46 | . Grooved or twisted chute: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus wherein the posture of the conveyed article is changed relative to its conveyed path because of its engagement with a particular configuration of the article engaging surface of the conveyor, said configuration acting on said article continuously as it moves over a portion or the entire extent of said surface. | |
47 | . Article upset about fixed point: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus wherein the posture of the conveyed article is changed relative to its path because of its engagement with, or because under the influence of gravity it rotates about, immovable means associated with said conveyor. | |
48 | . Article upset about movable point: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus wherein the posture of the conveyed article is changed relative to its path because of its engagement with, or because under the influence of gravity it rotates about, means associated with the conveyor which may be variously positioned relative to the conveyor or which is movable upon being contacted by the moving article. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
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DIG1 | COIN CHUTE |
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DIG2 | INDICATORS, SAFETY DEVICES AND SIGNALS |
This subclass has no definition. | |