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Method and apparatus for closing and tying bag tops
Assignee: Package Containers Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-27
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank E Hilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
APPARATUS FOR TWISTING A TIE ABOUT THE TOP OF AN OPEN MOUTH BAG COMPRISING MEANS FOR FEEDING A BAG ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, MEANS FOR POSITIONING A TIE TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PATH, MEANS FOR GATHERING THE TOP PORTION OF SAID BAG AND PRESSING THE SAME AGAINST SAID TIE SO AS PARTIALLY TO FOLD SAID TIE ABOUT SAID TOP PORTION, AND A TIE-TWISTER FOR ENGAGING THE ENDS OF SAID TIE AND TWISTING THE SAME TOGETHER ABOUT THE BAG TOP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
APPARATUS FOR TWISTING A TIE ABOUT THE TOP OF AN OPEN MOUTH BAG COMPRISING MEANS FOR FEEDING A BAG ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, MEANS FOR POSITIONING A TIE TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PATH, MEANS FOR GATHERING THE TOP PORTION OF SAID BAG AND PRESSING THE SAME AGAINST SAID TIE SO AS PARTIALLY TO FOLD SAID TIE ABOUT SAID TOP PORTION, AND A TIE-TWISTER FOR ENGAGING THE ENDS OF SAID TIE AND TWISTING THE SAME TOGETHER ABOUT THE BAG TOP.
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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |