Stacked article retrieval apparatus

US10196198B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Kleen Test Products Corporation · US

Inventors

• William T. Ahlborn · New Milford, US
• Jeffrey G. Maxon · Waldo, US
• Douglas J. Arnold · Franklin, US
• Mark Oman · West Des Moines, US
• Linnea L. Esberg · Port Washington, US
• Keith S. Everson · Hartford, US
• Greg W. Gierach · Sussex, US
• Kelly R. Effert · Pewaukee, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 3, 2017
• Grant date: Feb 5, 2019
• Expiry date: Aug 3, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B25/145
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A lid for use with a container including stacked articles configured to facilitate the removal of an uppermost article from the stacked articles. The lid includes a grabbing apparatus configured to adhere to the uppermost article of the stacked articles and a grabbing apparatus platform configured to support the grabbing apparatus that is extendible allowing extension of the grabbing apparatus from the lid.