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Capping apparatus and procedure
Assignee: Ball Corp
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Filing: 1960-04-12
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1980-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald W Baker
- 👤 David A Pieper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:10
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/02; B67B3/06; B67B3/062; B67B3/10; B67B3/14; B67C; B67C7/00; B67C7/0006; B67C7/0026; B67C2007/0066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/081; Y10T83/091; Y10T83/093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
PROCEDURE FOR PROTECTING FROM CONTAMINATION THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF NEWLY FORMED CONTAINERS WHICH COMPRISES, PROVIDING FLANGED CAPS; SUCCESSIVELY DELIVERING CAPS SO FORMED TO A DELIVERY CHUTE HAVING AN OPEN LOWER END AND STACKING THE CAPS IN PROGRESSION ALONG SUCH CHUTE; RETAINING THE LOWERMOST CAP LOCATED IN SUCH CHUTE PROJECTING FROM THE OPEN LOWER END OF SUCH CHUTE; MOVING EACH OF A SERIES OF OPEN TOP CONTAINERS IN SUCCESSION PAST THE LOWER END OF SUCH CHUTE; CAUSING THE NECK FINISH OF EACH SUCH CONTAINER, WHILE THE CONTAINER IS MOVING, TO ENGAGE AND WITHDRAW A PROJECTING CAP FROM SUCH CHUTE; THEN TEMPORARILY ARRESTING THE MOVEMENT OF EACH SUCH CONTAINER, AND THEN PRESSURE CRIMPING THE FLANGE OF THE CAP CARRIED BY THE THEN STATIONARY CONTAINER INTO HOLDING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NECK FINISH OF SUCH CONTAINER.
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |