US3145517A
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Packaging machine
Assignee: Pneumatic Scale Corp
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Filing: 1960-05-13
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1980-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Saumsiegle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
IN A PACKAGING MACHINE, IN COMBINATION, A MAGAZINE FOR SUPPORTING A FLAT ENVELOPE TYPE BAG, SAID BAG HAVING ONE EDGE OF ITS MOUTH PORTION EXPOSED, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A STREAM OF AIR AGAINST SAID EXPOSED EDGE TO EFFECT PARTIAL OPENING OF THE MOUTH, A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED OPPOSED BAG SPREADER ARMS, MEANS FOR ROCKING SAID ARMS INTO THE PARTIALLY OPEN MOUTH AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LONGITUDINAL SIDE EDGE OF THE FLAT BAG FOR EXPANDING THE BAG AND EFFECTING WITHDRAWAL OF THE BAG FROM THE MAGAZINE, SAID SPREADER ARMS FORMING A GUIDE FOR RECEIVING AN ARTICLE TO BE INSERTED INTO THE BAG, A RECIPROCABLE CARRIER MOVABLE INTO THE BAG BETWEEN SAID ARMS TO INSERT THE ARTICLE INTO THE BAG WHILE THE LATTER IS SUPPORTED ON SAID SPREADER ARMS, AND A BAG SUPPORT REMOTE FROM SAID BAG OPENING MEANS, SAID CARRIER CONTINUING ITS MOVEMENT TO STRIP THE BAG FROM THE SPREADER ARMS AND TO DEPOSIT THE BAG ON SAID SUPPORT BEFORE COMING TO REST.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
IN A PACKAGING MACHINE, IN COMBINATION, A MAGAZINE FOR SUPPORTING A FLAT ENVELOPE TYPE BAG, SAID BAG HAVING ONE EDGE OF ITS MOUTH PORTION EXPOSED, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A STREAM OF AIR AGAINST SAID EXPOSED EDGE TO EFFECT PARTIAL OPENING OF THE MOUTH, A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED OPPOSED BAG SPREADER ARMS, MEANS FOR ROCKING SAID ARMS INTO THE PARTIALLY OPEN MOUTH AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LONGITUDINAL SIDE EDGE OF THE FLAT BAG FOR EXPANDING THE BAG AND EFFECTING WITHDRAWAL OF THE BAG FROM THE MAGAZINE, SAID SPREADER ARMS FORMING A GUIDE FOR RECEIVING AN ARTICLE TO BE INSERTED INTO THE BAG, A RECIPROCABLE CARRIER MOVABLE INTO THE BAG BETWEEN SAID ARMS TO INSERT THE ARTICLE INTO THE BAG WHILE THE LATTER IS SUPPORTED ON SAID SPREADER ARMS, AND A BAG SUPPORT REMOTE FROM SAID BAG OPENING MEANS, SAID CARRIER CONTINUING ITS MOVEMENT TO STRIP THE BAG FROM THE SPREADER ARMS AND TO DEPOSIT THE BAG ON SAID SUPPORT BEFORE COMING TO REST.
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |