US3119218A
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Bag valve closing apparatus
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-25
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Granted: 1964-01-28
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Expires: 1981-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boyd W Rose
- 👤 Alphonso B Machado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/04; B65B1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A MACHINE FOR FILLING AND CLOSING A BAG OF THE TYPE HAVING A BAG VALVE IN ITS UPPER END PORTION, THE COMBINATION OF A CRADLE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL BAG SUPPORTING POSITION AND AN INCLINED BAG DISCHARGING POSITION, BAG CLOSING MEANS MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A POSITION SPACED FROM THE UPPER END PORTION OF THE BAG AND A VALVE CLOSING POSITION IN CONTACT WITH THE BAG VALVE, AND A LINKAGE SYSTEM CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CRADLE ASSEMBLY AND SAID BAG CLOSING MEANS AND OPERABLE TO URGE SAID CLOSING MEANS INTO VALVE CLOSING CONTACT WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF THE BAG WHEN SAID CRADLE ASSEMBLY IS MOVING FROM SAID BAG SUPPORTING POSITION TO SAID BAG DISCHARGING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A MACHINE FOR FILLING AND CLOSING A BAG OF THE TYPE HAVING A BAG VALVE IN ITS UPPER END PORTION, THE COMBINATION OF A CRADLE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL BAG SUPPORTING POSITION AND AN INCLINED BAG DISCHARGING POSITION, BAG CLOSING MEANS MOUNTED FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A POSITION SPACED FROM THE UPPER END PORTION OF THE BAG AND A VALVE CLOSING POSITION IN CONTACT WITH THE BAG VALVE, AND A LINKAGE SYSTEM CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CRADLE ASSEMBLY AND SAID BAG CLOSING MEANS AND OPERABLE TO URGE SAID CLOSING MEANS INTO VALVE CLOSING CONTACT WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF THE BAG WHEN SAID CRADLE ASSEMBLY IS MOVING FROM SAID BAG SUPPORTING POSITION TO SAID BAG DISCHARGING POSITION.
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) | 1967-01-27 | 1967-07-29 | 1968-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-27 | 1971-07-29 | 1972-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-27 | 1975-07-29 | 1976-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |