US3086901A
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Method of making endless printing tapes
Assignee: Edgecraft Corp
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Filing: 1960-03-24
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Walter Ploeger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:13
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J33/00; B41J33/02; B41J33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A METHOD OF MAKING AN ENDLESS TAPE COMPRISING PROVIDING A ROLL OF RIBBON CAPABLE OF BEING HEAT-FUSED AND CAPABLE OF ABSORBING LINK, UNWINDING AN END PORTION OF SAID RIBBON FROM SAID ROLL, FORMING A LOOP OF SAID END PORTION OF SAID RIBBON BY EXTENDING SAID END PORTION AROUND A JIG, OVERLAPPING THE END PORTION OVER AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION SO THAT AN UPPER SURFACE OF SAID END PORTION IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE UPPER SURFACE OF A PORTION OF SAID RIBBON INTERMEDIATE SAID END PORTION AND SAID ROLL, SIMULTANEOUSLY JOINING SAID OVERLAPPED PORTIONS BY A THERMO-FUSED JOINT DISPOSED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE OF APPROXIMATELY FORTY-FIVE DEGREES WITH RESPECT TO THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID RIBBON SO AS TO FORM AN ENDLESS LOOP WITH PARALLEL EDGES AND CUTTING SAID LOOP FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE RIBBON ON SAID ROLL BY APPLYING A HEATED CUTTING ELEMENT THERETO, AND INKING SAID RIBBON WITH A PRINTING INK.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
153 words
A METHOD OF MAKING AN ENDLESS TAPE COMPRISING PROVIDING A ROLL OF RIBBON CAPABLE OF BEING HEAT-FUSED AND CAPABLE OF ABSORBING LINK, UNWINDING AN END PORTION OF SAID RIBBON FROM SAID ROLL, FORMING A LOOP OF SAID END PORTION OF SAID RIBBON BY EXTENDING SAID END PORTION AROUND A JIG, OVERLAPPING THE END PORTION OVER AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION SO THAT AN UPPER SURFACE OF SAID END PORTION IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE UPPER SURFACE OF A PORTION OF SAID RIBBON INTERMEDIATE SAID END PORTION AND SAID ROLL, SIMULTANEOUSLY JOINING SAID OVERLAPPED PORTIONS BY A THERMO-FUSED JOINT DISPOSED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE OF APPROXIMATELY FORTY-FIVE DEGREES WITH RESPECT TO THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID RIBBON SO AS TO FORM AN ENDLESS LOOP WITH PARALLEL EDGES AND CUTTING SAID LOOP FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE RIBBON ON SAID ROLL BY APPLYING A HEATED CUTTING ELEMENT THERETO, AND INKING SAID RIBBON WITH A PRINTING INK.
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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 |