US3075573A
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Apparatus for punching holes or cutouts in thermoplastic sheet material
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-09-23
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1979-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Piazze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:26
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26F; B26F3/00; B26F3/06; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/08; B26D7/10; B26D7/18; B26F1/00; B26F1/02; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/18; B29C65/74; B29C65/743; B29C65/7437; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/1122; B29C66/40; B29C66/41; B29C66/43; B29C66/80; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C2793/00; B29C2793/0045; B29C66/13; B29C66/137; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1304; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/283; Y10T83/293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING CUT-OUTS IN THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND INTEGRATING THE REMOVED WASTE MATERIAL INTO A READILY HANDLEABLE ELONGATED MEMBER, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A DIE HAVING A CONTINUOUS WASTE RECEIVING OPENING WITH OPEN OPPOSITE ENDS, SAID DIE HAVING A CUTTING EDGE IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING ONE END OF SAID WASTE RECEIVING OPENING, A PRESSER MEMBER OPPOSING SAID DIE CUTTING EDGE AND COOPERATING WITH SAID DIE TO FORCE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL TO BE CUT BY SAID DIE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CUTTING EDGE AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PUSHING THE RESULTANT WASTE MATERIAL INTO SAID OPENING, AND HEATING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID DIE FOR HEATING THAT PORTION OF SAID DIE DEFINING SAID WASTE RECEIVING OPENING AND BONDING TOGETHER THE INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF WASTE MATERIAL INTO AN ELONGATED INTEGRATED MEMBER AS THE DIE IS USED AND THE WASTE MATERIAL MOVES THROUGH SAID DIE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING CUT-OUTS IN THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND INTEGRATING THE REMOVED WASTE MATERIAL INTO A READILY HANDLEABLE ELONGATED MEMBER, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A DIE HAVING A CONTINUOUS WASTE RECEIVING OPENING WITH OPEN OPPOSITE ENDS, SAID DIE HAVING A CUTTING EDGE IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING ONE END OF SAID WASTE RECEIVING OPENING, A PRESSER MEMBER OPPOSING SAID DIE CUTTING EDGE AND COOPERATING WITH SAID DIE TO FORCE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL TO BE CUT BY SAID DIE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CUTTING EDGE AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PUSHING THE RESULTANT WASTE MATERIAL INTO SAID OPENING, AND HEATING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID DIE FOR HEATING THAT PORTION OF SAID DIE DEFINING SAID WASTE RECEIVING OPENING AND BONDING TOGETHER THE INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF WASTE MATERIAL INTO AN ELONGATED INTEGRATED MEMBER AS THE DIE IS USED AND THE WASTE MATERIAL MOVES THROUGH SAID DIE.
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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) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |