US3132554A
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Paper punch
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-12
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-01-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice L Boudreau
- 👤 James R Coult
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:38
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41B; B41B25/00; B26; B26F; B26F1/00; B26F1/02; B26F1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1503; Y10T74/1508; Y10T74/1518; Y10T74/1523; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8759; Y10T83/8761; Y10T83/8776; Y10T83/8785; Y10T83/8821; Y10T83/8841; Y10T83/8843
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A PUNCHING APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PERFORATING A TAPE WHICH COMPRISES A PUNCH, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID PUNCH, COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID PUNCH AND DRIVING MEANS FOR FORCING SAID PUNCH INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TAPE, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PUNCH FOR RESISTING SAID COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS AND FOR DISENGAGING SAID PUNCH AND TAPE AFTER SAID TAPE IS PERFORATED, AND SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS TO PREVENT SAID PUNCH FROM PERFORATING SAID TAPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A PUNCHING APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PERFORATING A TAPE WHICH COMPRISES A PUNCH, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID PUNCH, COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID PUNCH AND DRIVING MEANS FOR FORCING SAID PUNCH INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TAPE, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PUNCH FOR RESISTING SAID COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS AND FOR DISENGAGING SAID PUNCH AND TAPE AFTER SAID TAPE IS PERFORATED, AND SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE MEANS TO PREVENT SAID PUNCH FROM PERFORATING SAID TAPE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |