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Envelope opener and distribution apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-08-17
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1979-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A Krupotich
- 👤 Edwin F Pierce
- 👤 Robert E Berg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:24
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M7/00; B43M7/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ENVELOPES WHEREBY SAID ENVELOPES ARE OPENED FOR ACCESS TO THE CONTENTS THEREOF, AND INCLUDING, A CONVEYOR WITH A MOVING SURFACE TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT AND MOVE AN ENVELOPE WITH THE EDGE PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING FROM THE CONVEYOR, AND EDGE CUTTING MEANS AT THE CONVEYOR AND COMPRISING A HEAD SHIFTABLY CARRIED ON A PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ARM AND SAID ARM BEING BIASED TO URGE THE HEAD TO ENGAGED THE ENVELOPE AND SPACED ELECTRODES CARRIED BY THE HEAD AND CHARGED TO STRIKE A CONTINUOUS ARC THROUGH AN EDGE OF SAID ENVELOPE AND OPERABLE TO DESTROY THE SAID EDGE AS IT PASSES BY SAID MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ENVELOPES WHEREBY SAID ENVELOPES ARE OPENED FOR ACCESS TO THE CONTENTS THEREOF, AND INCLUDING, A CONVEYOR WITH A MOVING SURFACE TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT AND MOVE AN ENVELOPE WITH THE EDGE PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING FROM THE CONVEYOR, AND EDGE CUTTING MEANS AT THE CONVEYOR AND COMPRISING A HEAD SHIFTABLY CARRIED ON A PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ARM AND SAID ARM BEING BIASED TO URGE THE HEAD TO ENGAGED THE ENVELOPE AND SPACED ELECTRODES CARRIED BY THE HEAD AND CHARGED TO STRIKE A CONTINUOUS ARC THROUGH AN EDGE OF SAID ENVELOPE AND OPERABLE TO DESTROY THE SAID EDGE AS IT PASSES BY SAID MEANS.
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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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |