US3137112A
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Carton closing machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-12
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1980-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludvik E Kulleseid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A MACHINE FOR CLOSING THE TOP AND TUCK FLAPS OF A CARTON COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND STATIONS, A FIRST MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARTON FROM SAID FIRST STATION TO SAID SECOND STATION, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED PLATE AT SAID SECOND STATION, SAID PLATE BEING STATIONARY RELATIVE TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE CARTON, BUT BEING MOUNTED INITIALLY AT AN ACUTE ANGLE RELATIVE TO SAID DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT AND POSITIONED TO CAUSE THE TOP FLAP OF THE CARTON TO ADOPT A PARTIALLY CLOSED POSITION WHEN AT SAID SECOND STATION, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STATIONARY PLATE TO FOLD IN THE TUCK FLAP OF SAID CARTON AND ACTUATING MEANS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STATIONARY PLATE TO CAUSE SAID PLATE TO PIVOT IN A MANNER WHEREBY THE TOP FLAP ADOPTS A FULLY CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A MACHINE FOR CLOSING THE TOP AND TUCK FLAPS OF A CARTON COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND STATIONS, A FIRST MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARTON FROM SAID FIRST STATION TO SAID SECOND STATION, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED PLATE AT SAID SECOND STATION, SAID PLATE BEING STATIONARY RELATIVE TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE CARTON, BUT BEING MOUNTED INITIALLY AT AN ACUTE ANGLE RELATIVE TO SAID DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT AND POSITIONED TO CAUSE THE TOP FLAP OF THE CARTON TO ADOPT A PARTIALLY CLOSED POSITION WHEN AT SAID SECOND STATION, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STATIONARY PLATE TO FOLD IN THE TUCK FLAP OF SAID CARTON AND ACTUATING MEANS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STATIONARY PLATE TO CAUSE SAID PLATE TO PIVOT IN A MANNER WHEREBY THE TOP FLAP ADOPTS A FULLY CLOSED POSITION.
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 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 |