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Fabric folding machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-07
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1981-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/02; B65H45/06; B65H45/10; B65H45/101; B65H45/103; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/937
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A FABRIC FOLDING MACHINE FOR FOLDING A CONTINUOUS STRIP OF FABRIC BACK AND FORTH AND PROGRESSIVELY FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN A CONTAINER, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A FRAME, A FIRST CARRIAGE, COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID FRAME AND FIRST CARRIAGE MOUNTING SAID FIRST CARRIAGE FOR BACK AND FORTH MOVEMENT, A DRIVE ROLLER CARRIED BY SAID FIRST CARRIAGE FOR DRIVING A STRIP OF FABRIC, A SECOND CARRIAGE, COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID FIRST CARRIAGE AND SAID SECOND CARRIAGE MOUNTING SAID SECOND CARRIAGE FOR SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT, COMBINED FABRIC GUIDE AND CLAMPING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SECOND CARRIAGE FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID DRIVE ROLLER AND IN CLAMPING FABRIC DRIVING COOPERATION THEREWITH, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID FIRST CARRIAGE, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SECOND CARRIAGE AS SAID FIRST CARRIAGE RECIPROCATES,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A FABRIC FOLDING MACHINE FOR FOLDING A CONTINUOUS STRIP OF FABRIC BACK AND FORTH AND PROGRESSIVELY FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN A CONTAINER, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A FRAME, A FIRST CARRIAGE, COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID FRAME AND FIRST CARRIAGE MOUNTING SAID FIRST CARRIAGE FOR BACK AND FORTH MOVEMENT, A DRIVE ROLLER CARRIED BY SAID FIRST CARRIAGE FOR DRIVING A STRIP OF FABRIC, A SECOND CARRIAGE, COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID FIRST CARRIAGE AND SAID SECOND CARRIAGE MOUNTING SAID SECOND CARRIAGE FOR SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT, COMBINED FABRIC GUIDE AND CLAMPING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SECOND CARRIAGE FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID DRIVE ROLLER AND IN CLAMPING FABRIC DRIVING COOPERATION THEREWITH, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID FIRST CARRIAGE, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SECOND CARRIAGE AS SAID FIRST CARRIAGE RECIPROCATES,
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |