US3086685A
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Pleating machine
Assignee: IDEAL PLEATING CO
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Filing: 1961-10-16
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Cahill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:15
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06J; D06J1/00; D06J1/02; D06J1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN A MACHINE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PLEATING AND COUNTERPLEATING MATERIAL INCLUDING MEANS HAVING PLEATING KNIVES FOR FORMING SAID MATERIAL INTO PLEATS, SUPPLY MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND FEED A SUPPLY OF ADHESIVE TAPE PAST SAID PLEATING KNIVES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID MATERIAL DURING PLEATING THEREOF SUCH THAT SAID TAPE ADHESIVELY ENGAGES A PORTION OF SAID PLEATS TO THEREBY FORM COUNTERPLEATS DIRECTED OPPOSITELY TO SAID PLEATS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING BAFFLE MEANS, AND MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY MOVING SAID BAFFLE MEANS FROM AN INOPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN SAID TAPE IS PERMITTED TO ENGAGE SAID MATERIAL TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN SAID TAPE IS BLOCKED FROM ENGAGING SAID MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN A MACHINE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PLEATING AND COUNTERPLEATING MATERIAL INCLUDING MEANS HAVING PLEATING KNIVES FOR FORMING SAID MATERIAL INTO PLEATS, SUPPLY MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND FEED A SUPPLY OF ADHESIVE TAPE PAST SAID PLEATING KNIVES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID MATERIAL DURING PLEATING THEREOF SUCH THAT SAID TAPE ADHESIVELY ENGAGES A PORTION OF SAID PLEATS TO THEREBY FORM COUNTERPLEATS DIRECTED OPPOSITELY TO SAID PLEATS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING BAFFLE MEANS, AND MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY MOVING SAID BAFFLE MEANS FROM AN INOPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN SAID TAPE IS PERMITTED TO ENGAGE SAID MATERIAL TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN SAID TAPE IS BLOCKED FROM ENGAGING SAID MATERIAL.
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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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |