US2710818A
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Method and apparatus for simultaneously washing containers and removing labels therefrom
Assignee: P Ballantine & Sons
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Filing: 1953-12-08
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Granted: 1955-06-14
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Expires: 1973-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph J Winters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:43
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/20; B08B9/42; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
THE METHOD OF WASHING CONTAINERS HAVING LABELS AFFIXED THERETO, COMPRISING PASSING THE CONTAINERS THROUGH A CLEANING FLUID WHEREIN THE LABELS BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CONTAINERS, REDUCING THE LABELS TO SUBSTANTIALLY FINE PARTICLES, AND MAINTAINING THE PARTICLES IN SUSPENSION AND PREVENTING THEIR SETTLING IN THE CLEANING FLUID THROUGH WHICH THE CONTAINERS PASS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
51 words
THE METHOD OF WASHING CONTAINERS HAVING LABELS AFFIXED THERETO, COMPRISING PASSING THE CONTAINERS THROUGH A CLEANING FLUID WHEREIN THE LABELS BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CONTAINERS, REDUCING THE LABELS TO SUBSTANTIALLY FINE PARTICLES, AND MAINTAINING THE PARTICLES IN SUSPENSION AND PREVENTING THEIR SETTLING IN THE CLEANING FLUID THROUGH WHICH THE CONTAINERS PASS.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPARATUS FOR WASHING CONTAINERS AT LEAST SOME OF WHICH HAVE LABELS ATTACHED THERETO, COMPRISING MEANS FORMING AT LEAST ONE COMPARTMENT OF CONTAINING A QUANTITY OF CLEANING FLUID, CARRIER MEANS FOR PASSING THE CONTAINERS INTO AND OUT OF THE CLEANING FLUID IN SAID COMPARTMENT WHEREIN THE LABELS BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CONTAINERS, SHREDDING MEANS IN SAID COMPARTMENT FOR REDUCING THE DETACHED LABELS TO SUBSTANTIALLY FINE PARTICLES, AND MEANS FOR AGITATING THE FLUID AND PREVENTING SAID PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN SAID COMPARTMENT.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
AN APPARATUS FOR WASHING CONTAINERS AT LEAST SOME OF WHICH HAVE LABELS ATTACHED THERETO, COMPRISING MEANS FORMING AT LEAST ONE COMPARTMENT OF CONTAINING A QUANTITY OF CLEANING FLUID, CARRIER MEANS FOR PASSING THE CONTAINERS INTO AND OUT OF THE CLEANING FLUID IN SAID COMPARTMENT WHEREIN THE LABELS BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CONTAINERS, SHREDDING MEANS IN SAID COMPARTMENT FOR REDUCING THE DETACHED LABELS TO SUBSTANTIALLY FINE PARTICLES, AND MEANS FOR AGITATING THE FLUID AND PREVENTING SAID PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN SAID COMPARTMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1958-06-13 | 1958-12-13 | 1959-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-06-13 | 1962-12-13 | 1963-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-06-13 | 1966-12-13 | 1967-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |