US3137111A
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Sealing apparatus
Assignee: Poster Packaging Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-02
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1982-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bostrom John Donald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2842; B65B7/2878
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A SEALING DEVICE FOR SEALING A PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS SEALABLE LID MEANS T THE PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS FREE EDGE OF A LATERALLY EXTENDING HEAT SHRINKABLE PLASTIC FLANGE MEANS FROMED ON THE UPPER WALL OF A GENERALLY CUP-SHAPED CONTAINER BODY MEANS COMPRISING: (A) PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS SUPPORTING MEANS SURROUNDING AN APERTURE FOR SUPPORTING SAID FLANGE MEANS WHEN WHEN SAID CUP-SHAPED BODY IS DISPOSED IN SAID APERTURE, (B) A HEATIG MEANS HAVING A PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS HEATING SURFACE ADATPED TO HEAT SAID LID MEANS ADJACENT THE FREE EDGE OF SAID FLANGE MEANS WHEN SAID LID MEANS IS BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH SAID FLANGE MEANS, (C) PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS HOLDING MEANS OPERABLE TO HOLD THE PORTION OF SAID FLANGE MEANS AND LID MEANS AT A LOCATION REMOTE FROM THE HEATED PORTION THEREOF, IN CONTACT WITH SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, AND (D) HEAT INSULATION MEANS INCLUDING AIR GAP MEANS DISPOSED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF SAID HEATING SURFACE, SAID HOLDING MEANS AND HEAT INSULATION MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO HEAT INSULATE AND HOLD SAID PORTION OF SAID FLANGE MEANS AND LID MEANS DISPOSED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF SAID HEATED PORTIONS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A SEALING DEVICE FOR SEALING A PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS SEALABLE LID MEANS T THE PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS FREE EDGE OF A LATERALLY EXTENDING HEAT SHRINKABLE PLASTIC FLANGE MEANS FROMED ON THE UPPER WALL OF A GENERALLY CUP-SHAPED CONTAINER BODY MEANS COMPRISING: (A) PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS SUPPORTING MEANS SURROUNDING AN APERTURE FOR SUPPORTING SAID FLANGE MEANS WHEN WHEN SAID CUP-SHAPED BODY IS DISPOSED IN SAID APERTURE, (B) A HEATIG MEANS HAVING A PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS HEATING SURFACE ADATPED TO HEAT SAID LID MEANS ADJACENT THE FREE EDGE OF SAID FLANGE MEANS WHEN SAID LID MEANS IS BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH SAID FLANGE MEANS, (C) PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS HOLDING MEANS OPERABLE TO HOLD THE PORTION OF SAID FLANGE MEANS AND LID MEANS AT A LOCATION REMOTE FROM THE HEATED PORTION THEREOF, IN CONTACT WITH SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, AND (D) HEAT INSULATION MEANS INCLUDING AIR GAP MEANS DISPOSED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF SAID HEATING SURFACE, SAID HOLDING MEANS AND HEAT INSULATION MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO HEAT INSULATE AND HOLD SAID PORTION OF SAID FLANGE MEANS AND LID MEANS DISPOSED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF SAID HEATED PORTIONS THEREOF.
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |