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US3073439A
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Corner protector
Assignee: BUFFALO MACHINERY CO Inc
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Filing: 1959-11-30
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Daniel B Symmonds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B60P7/0869; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/02; B65D71/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/11; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A CORNER PROTECTOR OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED COMPRISING A GENERALLY L-SHAPED ELONGATED BODY HAVING TWO ANGULARLY DISPOSED OUTWARDLY EXTENDING ARMS FORMED INTEGRALLY THEREWITH, THE INNER FACES OF SAID ARMS LYING IN PLANES INTERSECTING ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY TO FORM A RELATIVELY SHARP INSIDE CORNER ANGLE ADAPTED TO BE SEATED AGAINST A SELECTED CORNER PORTION OF A PACKAGE TO BE STRAPPED, STRAP SUPPORTING MEANS FORMED INTEGRALLY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY AND EXTENDING IN SPACED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP ALONG OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE LINE BISECTING THE ANGLE FORMED BY THE PLANES OF INTERSECTION OF SAID INNER FACES OF SAID ARMS, SAID STRAP SUPPORTING MEANS ALSO EXTENDING REARWARDLY AND LATERALLY FROM SAID BODY TO PROVIDE A SUPPORT SURFACE FOR A TENSIONED STRAP PASSED THEREOVER AND LOCATED ABOVE THE CORNER PORTION OF SAID BODY PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, AND SECURED IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE STRAPPING BAND LOAD IS IMPOSED ONLY ON SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND IS DIRECTED THEREBY OVER A SUBSTANTIAL AREA OF THE SIDES OF THE PACKAGE WHERE SAID PROTECTOR IS SECURED BY A STRAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A CORNER PROTECTOR OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED COMPRISING A GENERALLY L-SHAPED ELONGATED BODY HAVING TWO ANGULARLY DISPOSED OUTWARDLY EXTENDING ARMS FORMED INTEGRALLY THEREWITH, THE INNER FACES OF SAID ARMS LYING IN PLANES INTERSECTING ON ONE SIDE OF SAID BODY TO FORM A RELATIVELY SHARP INSIDE CORNER ANGLE ADAPTED TO BE SEATED AGAINST A SELECTED CORNER PORTION OF A PACKAGE TO BE STRAPPED, STRAP SUPPORTING MEANS FORMED INTEGRALLY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY AND EXTENDING IN SPACED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP ALONG OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE LINE BISECTING THE ANGLE FORMED BY THE PLANES OF INTERSECTION OF SAID INNER FACES OF SAID ARMS, SAID STRAP SUPPORTING MEANS ALSO EXTENDING REARWARDLY AND LATERALLY FROM SAID BODY TO PROVIDE A SUPPORT SURFACE FOR A TENSIONED STRAP PASSED THEREOVER AND LOCATED ABOVE THE CORNER PORTION OF SAID BODY PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, AND SECURED IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE STRAPPING BAND LOAD IS IMPOSED ONLY ON SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND IS DIRECTED THEREBY OVER A SUBSTANTIAL AREA OF THE SIDES OF THE PACKAGE WHERE SAID PROTECTOR IS SECURED BY A STRAP.
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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) | 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 |