Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Utilizing fluid pressure – Venturi effect
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-26
2009-02-03
Underwood, Donald (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Utilizing fluid pressure
Venturi effect
C074S424600, C414S752100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07484782
ABSTRACT:
A pick and place assembly for picking up and positioning an article wherein a hollow spindle carrying a head for receiving vacuum for picking up an article, via a vacuum directed through the spindle, is housed within a hollow spindle housing and a sealing assembly is situated between the spindle housing and the spindle for directing the vacuum through the spindle as the spindle is driven by a driving assembly.
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