US3074326A
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Apparatus for expanding a carton and inserting same into a conveyer bucket
Assignee: Crompton and Knowles Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1960-11-18
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1980-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry E Engleson
- 👤 Elmer D Sramek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:07
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/74; B31B50/76; B31B50/80; B31B2100/00; B31B2120/00; B31B2120/30; B31B50/004; B31B50/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
APPARATUS FOR EXPANDING A FLATTENDED CARTON AND FOR INSERTING THE CARTON INTO A BUCKET ON A CONVEYER, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A STATIONARY SUCTION RESTRAINING MEANS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE AN UPPER PANEL OF THE CARTON AND OPERABLE TO OFFER A RESTRAINING FORCE AGAINST MOVEMENT OF THE UPPER PANEL OF THE CARTON, A VERTICALLY RECIPROCABLE SUCTION TRANSFER MEANS POSITIONED TO MOVE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH A LOWER PANEL OF THE CARTON, AND A STATIONARY EXPANDER PLATE POSITIONED ADJACENT THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TRANSFER MEANS, SAID STATIONARY EXPANDER PLATE BEING INCLINED TO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TRANSFER MEMBER, SAID TRANSFER MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND PULL THE LOWER PANEL DOWNWARDLY THEREBY EXPANDING THE CARTON AGAINST THE EXPANDER PLATE AND THENCE MOVING THE CARTON DOWNWARDLY INTO A BUCKET ON A CONVEYER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
APPARATUS FOR EXPANDING A FLATTENDED CARTON AND FOR INSERTING THE CARTON INTO A BUCKET ON A CONVEYER, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A STATIONARY SUCTION RESTRAINING MEANS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE AN UPPER PANEL OF THE CARTON AND OPERABLE TO OFFER A RESTRAINING FORCE AGAINST MOVEMENT OF THE UPPER PANEL OF THE CARTON, A VERTICALLY RECIPROCABLE SUCTION TRANSFER MEANS POSITIONED TO MOVE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH A LOWER PANEL OF THE CARTON, AND A STATIONARY EXPANDER PLATE POSITIONED ADJACENT THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TRANSFER MEANS, SAID STATIONARY EXPANDER PLATE BEING INCLINED TO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TRANSFER MEMBER, SAID TRANSFER MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND PULL THE LOWER PANEL DOWNWARDLY THEREBY EXPANDING THE CARTON AGAINST THE EXPANDER PLATE AND THENCE MOVING THE CARTON DOWNWARDLY INTO A BUCKET ON A CONVEYER.
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) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |