US3138904A
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Method and apparatus for tying packages and wrapping materials
Assignee: BURFORD CO
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Filing: 1963-03-26
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1983-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl E Burford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD OF GATHERING AND TYPING THE OPEN END OF A FLEXIBLE PACKAGE WITH A TIE SEVERED FROM A LENGTH OF TIE MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY POSITIONING THE TIE TO TRANSVERSELY ENGAGE THE OPEN END, APPLYING TENSION TO THE TIE, FORCING THE OPEN END AGAINST THE TAUT TIE TO FORM A GATHERED NECK, ENCIRCLING THE GATHERED NECK WITH THE TIE WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY FEEDING A SUCCEEDING LENGTH OF TIE MATERIAL IN POSITION TO SUBSEQUENTLY ENGAGE THE OPEN END OF A SUCCEEDING PACKAGE, SEVERING THE ENCIRCLING TIE FROM THE SUCCEEDING LENGTH OF TIE MATERIAL, AND TWISTING THE ENDS OF THE SEVERED TIE TOGETHER.
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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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |