US3073088A
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Appliance for closing foil capsules on bottles
Assignee: FOLDEC IND Ltd
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Filing: 1959-06-22
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 White Fred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:35
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CLOSING FOIL CAPSULES ON TOPS OF BOTTLES, COMPRISING A FRAME, A CAPSULING HEAD ADAPTED FOR MOVEMENT IN THE GRAVITATIONAL FIELD BETWEEN AN OPERATIVE POSITION IN WHICH THE CAPSULING HEAD ENGAGES WITH THE TOP OF A CAPSULED BOTTLE AND AN INOPERATIVE POSITION ABOVE SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, SAID CAPSULING HEAD HAVING A WEIGHT THAT TENDS TO CAUSE IT TO SEEK SAID OPERATIVE POSITION AND BEING OPERABLE TO CLOSE A CAPSULE ON THE TOP OF A BOTTLE UNDERLYING SAID CAPSULING HEAD IN SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING A PRESSURE HEAD ADAPTED TO LIFT SAID CAPSULING HEAD TO SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION AND SUPPORT IT IN SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION PRIOR TO SAID CAPSULED BOTTLE BEING LOCATED TO UNDERLIE SAID CAPSULING HEAD AND ADAPTED TO RELEASE SAID CAPSULING HEAD TO FALL BY ITS OWN WEIGHT TO SAID OPERATIVE POSITION AND ENGAGE WITH SAID CAPSULED BOTTLE WHEN SAID BOTTLE IS LOCATED TO UNDERLIE SAID CAPSULING HEAD, OPERATING MEANS RESPONSIVE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CLOSING FOIL CAPSULES ON TOPS OF BOTTLES, COMPRISING A FRAME, A CAPSULING HEAD ADAPTED FOR MOVEMENT IN THE GRAVITATIONAL FIELD BETWEEN AN OPERATIVE POSITION IN WHICH THE CAPSULING HEAD ENGAGES WITH THE TOP OF A CAPSULED BOTTLE AND AN INOPERATIVE POSITION ABOVE SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, SAID CAPSULING HEAD HAVING A WEIGHT THAT TENDS TO CAUSE IT TO SEEK SAID OPERATIVE POSITION AND BEING OPERABLE TO CLOSE A CAPSULE ON THE TOP OF A BOTTLE UNDERLYING SAID CAPSULING HEAD IN SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING A PRESSURE HEAD ADAPTED TO LIFT SAID CAPSULING HEAD TO SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION AND SUPPORT IT IN SAID INOPERATIVE POSITION PRIOR TO SAID CAPSULED BOTTLE BEING LOCATED TO UNDERLIE SAID CAPSULING HEAD AND ADAPTED TO RELEASE SAID CAPSULING HEAD TO FALL BY ITS OWN WEIGHT TO SAID OPERATIVE POSITION AND ENGAGE WITH SAID CAPSULED BOTTLE WHEN SAID BOTTLE IS LOCATED TO UNDERLIE SAID CAPSULING HEAD, OPERATING MEANS RESPONSIVE
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 |