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Tape attaching machine
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1959-10-30
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1979-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack V Berg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
IN A TAPING MACHINE, A UNITARY TWO-PRONGED FORKED TAPING ARM, SAID ARM BEING PROVIDED WITH GUIDING AND ADHERING MEANS AT EACH OF ITS ENDS FOR CONDUCTING ADHESIVE TAPE INTO ADHESIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SURFACE OF AN ARTICLE TO BE TAPED, SAID ARM BEING PIVOTALLY AFFIXED TO SAID MACHINE AT A POINT INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID ARM, MEANS BEING PROVIDED TO PERMIT RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND AN AXIS THROUGH THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID ARTICLE, AND MEANS FOR CAUSING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE, ALONG THE SURFACE OF THAT ARTICLE; RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND SAID AXIS OF SAID ARTICLE OCCURING DURING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE, SAID AXIS THROUGH SAID ARTICLE BEING PARALLEL TO THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE TO WHICH TAPE IS TO BE APPLIED AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF THE TAPE TO BE APPLIED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
IN A TAPING MACHINE, A UNITARY TWO-PRONGED FORKED TAPING ARM, SAID ARM BEING PROVIDED WITH GUIDING AND ADHERING MEANS AT EACH OF ITS ENDS FOR CONDUCTING ADHESIVE TAPE INTO ADHESIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SURFACE OF AN ARTICLE TO BE TAPED, SAID ARM BEING PIVOTALLY AFFIXED TO SAID MACHINE AT A POINT INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID ARM, MEANS BEING PROVIDED TO PERMIT RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND AN AXIS THROUGH THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID ARTICLE, AND MEANS FOR CAUSING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE, ALONG THE SURFACE OF THAT ARTICLE; RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND SAID AXIS OF SAID ARTICLE OCCURING DURING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID ARM AND THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE, SAID AXIS THROUGH SAID ARTICLE BEING PARALLEL TO THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE TO WHICH TAPE IS TO BE APPLIED AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LENGTH OF THE TAPE TO BE APPLIED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE.
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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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |