US3134211A
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Torque control means for sealing machines
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-12
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1981-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil P Roberts
- 👤 Daniel D Acton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:11
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/20; B67B3/2013; B67B3/202; B67B3/2073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A SEALING HEAD FOR A SEALING MACHINE TO APPLY SCREW CAPS COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A MOVABLE SUPPORT, A CHUCK MOUNT MOVABLY ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT, RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID CHUCK MOUNT DOWNWARDLY, A CHUCK ON SAID CHUCK MOUNT, SAID CHUCK HAVING A CONTROL PORTION AND A CAP ENGAGING PORTION ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONTROL PORTION, SURFACES OF EACH OF SAID PORTIONS BEING IN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP, RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID ABUTTING PORTIONS AGAINST ONE ANOTHER, ONE OF SAID ABUTTING SURFACES COMPRISING LUBRICATING MATERIAL AND A THRUST BEARING FOR ROTATABLY CONNECTING SAID CHUCK MOUNT SAID SAID CAP ENGAGING PORTION INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID ABUTTING PORTIONS OF SAID CONTROL PORTION AND SAID CAP ENGAGING PORTION WHEREBY SAID THRUST BEARING APPLIES THE DOWNWARD CAP SEALING FORCE AND SAID ABUTTING PORTIONS CONTROL THE CAP ROTATING FORCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A SEALING HEAD FOR A SEALING MACHINE TO APPLY SCREW CAPS COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A MOVABLE SUPPORT, A CHUCK MOUNT MOVABLY ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT, RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID CHUCK MOUNT DOWNWARDLY, A CHUCK ON SAID CHUCK MOUNT, SAID CHUCK HAVING A CONTROL PORTION AND A CAP ENGAGING PORTION ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONTROL PORTION, SURFACES OF EACH OF SAID PORTIONS BEING IN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP, RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID ABUTTING PORTIONS AGAINST ONE ANOTHER, ONE OF SAID ABUTTING SURFACES COMPRISING LUBRICATING MATERIAL AND A THRUST BEARING FOR ROTATABLY CONNECTING SAID CHUCK MOUNT SAID SAID CAP ENGAGING PORTION INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID ABUTTING PORTIONS OF SAID CONTROL PORTION AND SAID CAP ENGAGING PORTION WHEREBY SAID THRUST BEARING APPLIES THE DOWNWARD CAP SEALING FORCE AND SAID ABUTTING PORTIONS CONTROL THE CAP ROTATING FORCE.
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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |