US3150706A
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Method and apparatus for handling coils of metal strip
Assignee: United Engineering and Foundry Co
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Filing: 1962-04-20
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1982-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeremiah W O'brien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:13
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21C; B21C47/00; B21C47/34; B21C47/3433; B21C47/16; B21C47/24; B21C47/245; B21C47/3441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING COILS OF STRIP FOR FEEDING THEM SUCCESSIVELY INTO A CONTINUOUS PROCESSING LINE WITHIN WHICH THERE ARE INCLUDED A FIRST AND A SECOND UNCOILER, A SHEAR, A COIL TRANSFER MEANS AND A STRIP FEEDING MEANS, THE STEPS COMPRISING: POSITIONING A COIL IN SAID FIRST UNCOILER, UNCOILING A PORTION OF THE LEADING END OF SAID COIL, SHEARING A PORTION OF THE SAID UNCOILED LEADING END, RECOILING AND UNSHEARED LEADING END BY SAID FIRST UNCOILER, TRANSFERRING THE COIL TO SAID SECOND UNCOILER, AND AT THE SAME TIME REFEEDING THE SHEARED LEADING END PORTION TO SAID SHEAR AND CUTTING IT UP INTO SHORTER LENGTHS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING COILS OF STRIP FOR FEEDING THEM SUCCESSIVELY INTO A CONTINUOUS PROCESSING LINE WITHIN WHICH THERE ARE INCLUDED A FIRST AND A SECOND UNCOILER, A SHEAR, A COIL TRANSFER MEANS AND A STRIP FEEDING MEANS, THE STEPS COMPRISING: POSITIONING A COIL IN SAID FIRST UNCOILER, UNCOILING A PORTION OF THE LEADING END OF SAID COIL, SHEARING A PORTION OF THE SAID UNCOILED LEADING END, RECOILING AND UNSHEARED LEADING END BY SAID FIRST UNCOILER, TRANSFERRING THE COIL TO SAID SECOND UNCOILER, AND AT THE SAME TIME REFEEDING THE SHEARED LEADING END PORTION TO SAID SHEAR AND CUTTING IT UP INTO SHORTER LENGTHS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
APPARATUS FOR UNCOILING COILS OF STRIP FOR FEEDING THEM SUCCESSIVELY INTO A CONTINUOUS PROCESSING LINE COMPRISING: A SECOND UNCOILER ARRANGED ADJACENT TO THE PROCESSING LINE, A FIRST UNCOILER SPACED FROM SAID SECOND UNCOILER, A TRANSFER MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING A COIL FROM SAID FIRST UNCOILER TO SAID SECOND UNCOILER FROM WHERE IT IS FED INTO THE LINE, MEANS CAUSING SAID FIRST UNCOILER TO WIND AND UNWIND A COIL POSITIONED THEREIN, A SHEARING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST UNCOILER, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SHEAR TO SEVER A PORTION OF THE LEADING END OF A COIL UNWOUND BY SAID FIRST UNCOILER, AND MEANS FOR FEEDING THE SHEARED LEADING END PORTION INTO THE SHEAR TO BE DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF SHORTER LENGTHS DURING THE INTERVAL THE COIL IS BEING REWOUND BY THE FIRST UNCOILER AND TRANSFERRED TO SAID SECOND UNCOILER BY SAID TRANSFER MEANS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
APPARATUS FOR UNCOILING COILS OF STRIP FOR FEEDING THEM SUCCESSIVELY INTO A CONTINUOUS PROCESSING LINE COMPRISING: A SECOND UNCOILER ARRANGED ADJACENT TO THE PROCESSING LINE, A FIRST UNCOILER SPACED FROM SAID SECOND UNCOILER, A TRANSFER MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING A COIL FROM SAID FIRST UNCOILER TO SAID SECOND UNCOILER FROM WHERE IT IS FED INTO THE LINE, MEANS CAUSING SAID FIRST UNCOILER TO WIND AND UNWIND A COIL POSITIONED THEREIN, A SHEARING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FIRST UNCOILER, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SHEAR TO SEVER A PORTION OF THE LEADING END OF A COIL UNWOUND BY SAID FIRST UNCOILER, AND MEANS FOR FEEDING THE SHEARED LEADING END PORTION INTO THE SHEAR TO BE DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF SHORTER LENGTHS DURING THE INTERVAL THE COIL IS BEING REWOUND BY THE FIRST UNCOILER AND TRANSFERRED TO SAID SECOND UNCOILER BY SAID TRANSFER MEANS.
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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |