Title: O-ring stacking device and method

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting and stacking a plurality of torroidal-shaped articles by which the articles are introduced and entrained in a substantially laminar flow gas stream in which at least one collector member is removably disposed in intercepting relationship for collecting and stacking articles intercepted thereon in response to the movement of the articles past the collector member. The articles which are not intercepted are re-entrained in the gas stream and recirculated.

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Inventors: Arnold, Robert A. (La Mirada, CA, US)
Warren, Raymond (La Mirada, CA, US)

Application Number: 896320
Filing Date: 1978-04-14
Publication_date: 1980-05-06
Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation (Southfield, MI)
Primary Class(es): 414/27 209/906, 406/87
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US Patent Ref:

1578392	Mar, 1926	Cadden	198/786.
2214814	Sep, 1940	Hambleton	214/6.
2760679	Aug, 1956	Chadderton et al.	198/953.
2818964	Jan, 1958	Picard et al.	302/2.
3774782	Nov, 1973	Lewis	214/6.

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Primary Examiner: Paperner, L. J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Harness, Dickey & Pierce