US3102456A
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Box forming and crimping apparatus
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-22
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1982-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:10
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/003; B31B50/26; B31B50/44; B31B50/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
IN A MACHINE FOR FORMING FROM A BOX BLANK A BOX HAVING A BOTTOM AND UPSTANDING PLANAR WALLS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER; A CRIMPING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FORMED BOX IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, A CARRIER DISPOSED ADJACENT ONE WALL OF SAID BOX AND MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BOX, A BOX SUPPORTING FLANGE SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER IN A PLANE BELOW THE PLANE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX, AN ARCUATE WALL CONTACTING MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER AND SPACED ABOVE SAID FLANGE IN POSITION TO ENGAGE SAID ONE WALL, AND DRIVE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BOX, MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE BOX CAUSING THE REGION OF SAID BOTTOM ADJACENT SAID ONE WALL TO BECOME SUPPORTED ON THE FLANGE AND CAUSING THE LINE OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID ARCUATE WALL CONTACTING MEMBER AND SAID WALL TO APPROACH SAID BOTTOM REGION DURING THE INITIAL INWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
IN A MACHINE FOR FORMING FROM A BOX BLANK A BOX HAVING A BOTTOM AND UPSTANDING PLANAR WALLS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER; A CRIMPING APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FORMED BOX IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, A CARRIER DISPOSED ADJACENT ONE WALL OF SAID BOX AND MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BOX, A BOX SUPPORTING FLANGE SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER IN A PLANE BELOW THE PLANE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX, AN ARCUATE WALL CONTACTING MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER AND SPACED ABOVE SAID FLANGE IN POSITION TO ENGAGE SAID ONE WALL, AND DRIVE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BOX, MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE BOX CAUSING THE REGION OF SAID BOTTOM ADJACENT SAID ONE WALL TO BECOME SUPPORTED ON THE FLANGE AND CAUSING THE LINE OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID ARCUATE WALL CONTACTING MEMBER AND SAID WALL TO APPROACH SAID BOTTOM REGION DURING THE INITIAL INWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIER.
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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |