Title: Machines for sequencing diverse components with component separating and guiding surface

Abstract: For uniformly positioning and closely spacing in a row electrical lead-bearing components of different types, including those having disc-shaped bodies to be disposed in overlapping relation, lead controlling means and component body positioning means coact with a conveyor conducting the components to be secured as by tape in selected sequence.

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Inventors: Tardiff, Armand L. (Salem, MA, US)
Broughton, Glover F. (Marblehead, MA, US)
Delorey, David R. (Beverly, MA, US)
Pearson, Bangt R. (Magnolia, MA, US)

Application Number: 649908
Filing Date: 1976-01-16
Publication_date: 1977-07-12
Assignee: USM Corporation (Boston, MA)
Primary Class(es): 221/171 53/591, 198/481.1, 221/225
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US Patent Ref:

2896213	Jul, 1959	Alderman et al.	29/203.
3618192	Nov, 1971	Hoffken	29/203.
3669309	Jun, 1972	Romeo	221/225.
3799322	Mar, 1974	Van Linder et al.	198/481.

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Primary Examiner: Reeves, Robert B.
Assistant Examiner: Scherbel, David A.
Attorney: Johnson; Carl E., Megley; Richard B., White; Vincent A.