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Binding system and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-15
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1982-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hoff Wally Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/34; B65H31/40; B42; B42C; B42C9/00; B42C9/0006; B42C9/0043; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S156/00; Y10S156/908; Y10S412/00; Y10S412/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
APPARATUS FOR BINDING SHEET MATERIAL AND COMPRISING: A PLATFORM MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT AT LEAST ONE AXIS THEREOF FOR CARRYING SAID SHEET MATERIAL THEREON; A CLAMPING BAR LOCATED ALONG ONE EDGE OF SAID PLATFORM FOR HOLDING SHEET MATERIAL IN POSITION THEREON; A JOGGER OPERABLE TO VIBRATE SAID SHEET MATERIAL ON SAID PLATFORM TO FORM THE SAME INTO A STACK HAVING AT LEAST ONE FLAT EDGE; A HEAT SOURCE FOR APPLYING HEAT TO SAID SHEET MATERIAL, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID PLATFORM ABOUT SAID AXIS TO BRING SAID FLAT EDGE OF SAID SHEET MATERIAL INTO REGISTRATION WITH SAID HEAT SOURCE; AND SWITCH MEANS OPERABLE TO ENERGIZE SAID HEAT SOURCE FOR A DESIRED DURATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
APPARATUS FOR BINDING SHEET MATERIAL AND COMPRISING: A PLATFORM MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT AT LEAST ONE AXIS THEREOF FOR CARRYING SAID SHEET MATERIAL THEREON; A CLAMPING BAR LOCATED ALONG ONE EDGE OF SAID PLATFORM FOR HOLDING SHEET MATERIAL IN POSITION THEREON; A JOGGER OPERABLE TO VIBRATE SAID SHEET MATERIAL ON SAID PLATFORM TO FORM THE SAME INTO A STACK HAVING AT LEAST ONE FLAT EDGE; A HEAT SOURCE FOR APPLYING HEAT TO SAID SHEET MATERIAL, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID PLATFORM ABOUT SAID AXIS TO BRING SAID FLAT EDGE OF SAID SHEET MATERIAL INTO REGISTRATION WITH SAID HEAT SOURCE; AND SWITCH MEANS OPERABLE TO ENERGIZE SAID HEAT SOURCE FOR A DESIRED DURATION.
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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |