US3124065A
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Method and machine for printing plastic bottles
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-10
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Expires: 1981-03-10
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:10
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/14; B41F17/18; B41F17/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRINTING ON BOTTLES AND THE LIKE HAVING AN ARCUATE PRINTED MATTER RECEIVING SURFACE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PRINTING MEMBER MOVABLE ABOUT AN ARCUATE PATH, AND A BOTTLE CONVEYOR FOR MOVING BOTTLES PAST SAID PRINTING MEMBER AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID BOTTLE CONVEYOR INCLUDING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEMBER, SUPPORTS FOR SAID CONVEYOR MEMBER INCLUDING A WHEEL TYPE SUPPORT ADJACENT SAID PRINTING MEMBER FOR CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CONVEYOR MEMBER, SAID WHEEL TYPE SUPPORT HAVING A SHAFT WITH AN AXIS SPACED FROM SAID PRINTING MEMBER A DISTANCE EQUAL TO THE RADIUS OF CURVATURE OF SAID PRINTED MATTER RECEIVING SURFACE, WHEREBY A BOTTLE CARRIED BY SAID BOTTLE CONVEYOR IS MOVED IN AN ARCUATE PATH DURING A PRINTING OPERATION BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR MEMBER ABOUT SAID SHAFT AXIS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRINTING ON BOTTLES AND THE LIKE HAVING AN ARCUATE PRINTED MATTER RECEIVING SURFACE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PRINTING MEMBER MOVABLE ABOUT AN ARCUATE PATH, AND A BOTTLE CONVEYOR FOR MOVING BOTTLES PAST SAID PRINTING MEMBER AND IN CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID BOTTLE CONVEYOR INCLUDING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEMBER, SUPPORTS FOR SAID CONVEYOR MEMBER INCLUDING A WHEEL TYPE SUPPORT ADJACENT SAID PRINTING MEMBER FOR CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CONVEYOR MEMBER, SAID WHEEL TYPE SUPPORT HAVING A SHAFT WITH AN AXIS SPACED FROM SAID PRINTING MEMBER A DISTANCE EQUAL TO THE RADIUS OF CURVATURE OF SAID PRINTED MATTER RECEIVING SURFACE, WHEREBY A BOTTLE CARRIED BY SAID BOTTLE CONVEYOR IS MOVED IN AN ARCUATE PATH DURING A PRINTING OPERATION BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR MEMBER ABOUT SAID SHAFT AXIS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
174 words
A BOTTLE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HANDLING BOTTLES IN THE PRESENTATION THEREOF TO A PRINTING STATION OR LIKE WORK STATIONS, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ARTICLE FEED MEANS, A TURRET DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID FEED MEANS, SAID TURRET HAVING ALTERNATING FIRST AND SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS, ONLY SAID FIRST BOTTLE SUPPORTS RECEIVING BOTTLES FROM SAID FEED MEANS, A BOTTLE CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING BOTTLES FROM SAID FIRST BOTTLE SUPPORTS AND MOVING THE BOTTLES THROUGH SAID WORK STATION, SAID BOTTLE CONVEYOR INCLUDING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEMBER AND THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS CARRIED BY SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING BOTTLES FROM SAID FIRST BOTTLE SUPPORTS, THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS CORRESPONDING TO THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS AND THERE BEING AN ODD NUMBER OF THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS, SAID SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS BEING GENERALLY OF THE CRADLE TYPE FOR ENGAGING PORTIONS OF BOTTLES CARRIED BY SAID THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS AND REMOVING THE BOTTLES THEREFROM SUBSEQUENT TO THE PASSAGE THEREOF THROUGH SAID PRINTING STATION, AND A BOTTLE PICK-UP UNIT FOR REMOVING BOTTLES FROM SAID SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
174 words
A BOTTLE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HANDLING BOTTLES IN THE PRESENTATION THEREOF TO A PRINTING STATION OR LIKE WORK STATIONS, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ARTICLE FEED MEANS, A TURRET DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID FEED MEANS, SAID TURRET HAVING ALTERNATING FIRST AND SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS, ONLY SAID FIRST BOTTLE SUPPORTS RECEIVING BOTTLES FROM SAID FEED MEANS, A BOTTLE CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING BOTTLES FROM SAID FIRST BOTTLE SUPPORTS AND MOVING THE BOTTLES THROUGH SAID WORK STATION, SAID BOTTLE CONVEYOR INCLUDING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEMBER AND THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS CARRIED BY SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING BOTTLES FROM SAID FIRST BOTTLE SUPPORTS, THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS CORRESPONDING TO THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS AND THERE BEING AN ODD NUMBER OF THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS, SAID SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS BEING GENERALLY OF THE CRADLE TYPE FOR ENGAGING PORTIONS OF BOTTLES CARRIED BY SAID THIRD BOTTLE SUPPORTS AND REMOVING THE BOTTLES THEREFROM SUBSEQUENT TO THE PASSAGE THEREOF THROUGH SAID PRINTING STATION, AND A BOTTLE PICK-UP UNIT FOR REMOVING BOTTLES FROM SAID SECOND BOTTLE SUPPORTS.
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) | 1967-03-10 | 1967-09-09 | 1968-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-10 | 1971-09-09 | 1972-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-10 | 1975-09-09 | 1976-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |