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US3139665A
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Apparatus for manufacturing elastic ties and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-29
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1980-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Verris C Wardell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43D; A43D69/00; A43D69/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN AN ARRANGEMENT FOR MAKING ELASTIC FASTENING TIES, A REVOLVABLE REEL ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID REEL ASSEMBLY, A CORD GUIDE ADAPTED TO WIND ELASTIC CORD ON THE REEL ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR IMPARTING TO THE CORD GUIDE A RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT IN TIMED RELATION TO THE ROTATION OF THE REEL ASSEMBLY WHEREBY THE ELASTIC CORD IS WOUND ONTO THE REEL IN A SINUOUS CONFIGURATION, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REEL ASSEMBLY TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN THE ELASTIC CORD IN SAID SINUOUS CONFIGURATION AS THE REEL ASSEMBLY IS ROTATED, CORD SHEAR MEANS TO SUCCESSIVELY SEVER THE CORD RETAINED ON THE REEL ASSEMBLY INTO A PLURALITY OF U-SHAPED SEGMENTS OF UNIFORM LENGHT, TIP ATTACHING MEANS TO ATTACH A TIP TO EACH END OF SAID U-SHAPED CORD SEGMENTS IN SEQUENCE, AND MEANS OPERATIVE TO REMOVE THE FINISHED CORD SEGMENTS FROM THE REEL ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN AN ARRANGEMENT FOR MAKING ELASTIC FASTENING TIES, A REVOLVABLE REEL ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID REEL ASSEMBLY, A CORD GUIDE ADAPTED TO WIND ELASTIC CORD ON THE REEL ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR IMPARTING TO THE CORD GUIDE A RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT IN TIMED RELATION TO THE ROTATION OF THE REEL ASSEMBLY WHEREBY THE ELASTIC CORD IS WOUND ONTO THE REEL IN A SINUOUS CONFIGURATION, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REEL ASSEMBLY TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN THE ELASTIC CORD IN SAID SINUOUS CONFIGURATION AS THE REEL ASSEMBLY IS ROTATED, CORD SHEAR MEANS TO SUCCESSIVELY SEVER THE CORD RETAINED ON THE REEL ASSEMBLY INTO A PLURALITY OF U-SHAPED SEGMENTS OF UNIFORM LENGHT, TIP ATTACHING MEANS TO ATTACH A TIP TO EACH END OF SAID U-SHAPED CORD SEGMENTS IN SEQUENCE, AND MEANS OPERATIVE TO REMOVE THE FINISHED CORD SEGMENTS FROM THE REEL ASSEMBLY.
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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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |