US3073086A
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Method and machine for packaging bottles
Assignee: Gerrard Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1960-11-30
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Thomas Ronald
- 👤 Whatley Henry Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/24; B65B13/28; B65B27/00; B65B27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING BOTTLES OF THE TYPE HAVING ROUNDED SHOULDERS WHICH COMPRISES ARRANGING THE BOTTLES THE SAME WAY UP IN STAGGERED ROWS AND COMPACT CONFIGURATION, APPLYING A FIRST LOOP OF HIGH TENSILE METAL CLOSELY AROUND THE ARRANGEMENT OF BOTTLES ADJACENT TO ONE END OF THE BOTTLES WHILE THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE BOTTLES ARE PERMITTED A DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER, APPLYING MUTUAL COMPACTING PRESSURE TO THE SAID OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE BOTTLES TO TENSION THE SAID FIRST LOOP DUE TO ROCKING MOVEMENT OF THE BOTTLES RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER WHERE THEIR SHOULDERS CONTACT, APPLYING A SECOND LOOP OF HIGH TENSILE METAL ABOUT THE SAID COMPACTED OPPOSITE ENDS AND RELEASING THE COMPACTING PRESSURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING BOTTLES OF THE TYPE HAVING ROUNDED SHOULDERS WHICH COMPRISES ARRANGING THE BOTTLES THE SAME WAY UP IN STAGGERED ROWS AND COMPACT CONFIGURATION, APPLYING A FIRST LOOP OF HIGH TENSILE METAL CLOSELY AROUND THE ARRANGEMENT OF BOTTLES ADJACENT TO ONE END OF THE BOTTLES WHILE THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE BOTTLES ARE PERMITTED A DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER, APPLYING MUTUAL COMPACTING PRESSURE TO THE SAID OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE BOTTLES TO TENSION THE SAID FIRST LOOP DUE TO ROCKING MOVEMENT OF THE BOTTLES RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER WHERE THEIR SHOULDERS CONTACT, APPLYING A SECOND LOOP OF HIGH TENSILE METAL ABOUT THE SAID COMPACTED OPPOSITE ENDS AND RELEASING THE COMPACTING PRESSURE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
IN A MACHINE FOR PACKAGING BOTTLES HAVING ROUNDED SHOULDERS, A FORMER TO CAUSE THE BOTTLES TO ADOPT A COMPACT PATTERN WHILE POSITIONED IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITH
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
IN A MACHINE FOR PACKAGING BOTTLES HAVING ROUNDED SHOULDERS, A FORMER TO CAUSE THE BOTTLES TO ADOPT A COMPACT PATTERN WHILE POSITIONED IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITH
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |