US3120726A
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Sheet packaging machine
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1960-11-18
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Granted: 1964-02-11
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Expires: 1980-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mallie Howard R De
- 👤 James F Worden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B9/00; B65B9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN A METHOD FOR SUCCESSIVELY PACKAGING INDIVIDUAL SHEETS OF MATERIAL BETWEEN SUPERPOSED WEBS OF SEALABLE WRAPPING MATERIAL WHICH ARE WIDER THAN, AND EXTEND BEYOND THE OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID SHEETS, THE STEPS COMPRISING: INTRODUCING SUCCESSIVE SHEETS OF MATERIAL IN LONGITUDINAL SPACED RELATION BETWEEN SAID SUPERPOSED WEBS; GRIPPING AND SEALING TOGETHER A PORTION OF SAID WEBS HELD IN A FIRST STATIONARY POSITION, SAID PORTION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID WEBS AND LYING BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE SHEETS TO TRANSVERSELY SEAL THE TRAILING END OF A FIRST PACKAGE CONTAINING A FIRST SHEET TO COMPLETE THE PACKAGING OF SAID FIRST SHEET, THE TWO SIDES AND OTHER END OF WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SEALED, AND TO TRANSVERSELY SEAL THE LEADING END OF A SUCCEEDING ADJACENT SECOND PACKAGE CONTAINING A SECOND SHEET; TRANSPORTING SAID WEBS INCLUDING SAID INCOMPLETED SECOND PACKAGE AND SAID ADJACENT COMPLETED FIRST STATIONARY PACKAGE FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO A SECOND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN A METHOD FOR SUCCESSIVELY PACKAGING INDIVIDUAL SHEETS OF MATERIAL BETWEEN SUPERPOSED WEBS OF SEALABLE WRAPPING MATERIAL WHICH ARE WIDER THAN, AND EXTEND BEYOND THE OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID SHEETS, THE STEPS COMPRISING: INTRODUCING SUCCESSIVE SHEETS OF MATERIAL IN LONGITUDINAL SPACED RELATION BETWEEN SAID SUPERPOSED WEBS; GRIPPING AND SEALING TOGETHER A PORTION OF SAID WEBS HELD IN A FIRST STATIONARY POSITION, SAID PORTION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID WEBS AND LYING BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE SHEETS TO TRANSVERSELY SEAL THE TRAILING END OF A FIRST PACKAGE CONTAINING A FIRST SHEET TO COMPLETE THE PACKAGING OF SAID FIRST SHEET, THE TWO SIDES AND OTHER END OF WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SEALED, AND TO TRANSVERSELY SEAL THE LEADING END OF A SUCCEEDING ADJACENT SECOND PACKAGE CONTAINING A SECOND SHEET; TRANSPORTING SAID WEBS INCLUDING SAID INCOMPLETED SECOND PACKAGE AND SAID ADJACENT COMPLETED FIRST STATIONARY PACKAGE FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO A SECOND
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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) | 1967-02-10 | 1967-08-12 | 1968-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-10 | 1971-08-12 | 1972-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-10 | 1975-08-12 | 1976-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |