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Method and apparatus for packaging food
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1959-01-02
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Granted: 1962-08-28
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Expires: 1979-01-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bonami Ernest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:55
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/27; B26D7/32; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A METHOD FOR ACCURATELY DEPOSITING NON-ALIGNED GROUPS OF FOOD PRODUCT ON DIVIDER CARDS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SEQUENTIALLY POSITIONING DIVIDER CARDS AT A GIVEN LOCATION; MOVING A PLURALITY OF SERIALLY SPACED NON-ALIGNED GROUPS OF FOOD PRODUCT ALONG A PATH GENERALLY TOWARD SAID LOCATION; REGISTERING THE RELATIVE LATERAL POSITION OF A SIDE OF EACH GROUP SUCCESSIVELY AS IT APPROACHES SAID LOCATION ON SAID PATH WITH RESPECT TO AN EDGE OF A DIVIDER CARD AT SAID LOCATION; MOVING ONE OF SAID PATH AND SAID LOCATION LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER IN RESPONSE TO THE RELATIVE POSITIONS TO BRING SAID GROUP AND SAID DIVIDER CARD INTO PROPER LATERAL ALIGNMENT; AND MOVING SAID DIVIDER CARD BOTH WITH SAID GROUP OF PRODUCT FROM SAID LOCATION AS SAID PRODUCT IS DEPOSITED THEREON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A METHOD FOR ACCURATELY DEPOSITING NON-ALIGNED GROUPS OF FOOD PRODUCT ON DIVIDER CARDS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SEQUENTIALLY POSITIONING DIVIDER CARDS AT A GIVEN LOCATION; MOVING A PLURALITY OF SERIALLY SPACED NON-ALIGNED GROUPS OF FOOD PRODUCT ALONG A PATH GENERALLY TOWARD SAID LOCATION; REGISTERING THE RELATIVE LATERAL POSITION OF A SIDE OF EACH GROUP SUCCESSIVELY AS IT APPROACHES SAID LOCATION ON SAID PATH WITH RESPECT TO AN EDGE OF A DIVIDER CARD AT SAID LOCATION; MOVING ONE OF SAID PATH AND SAID LOCATION LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER IN RESPONSE TO THE RELATIVE POSITIONS TO BRING SAID GROUP AND SAID DIVIDER CARD INTO PROPER LATERAL ALIGNMENT; AND MOVING SAID DIVIDER CARD BOTH WITH SAID GROUP OF PRODUCT FROM SAID LOCATION AS SAID PRODUCT IS DEPOSITED THEREON.
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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) | 1965-08-27 | 1966-02-26 | 1966-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-27 | 1970-02-26 | 1970-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-27 | 1974-02-26 | 1974-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |