US3187478A
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Method of packaging a plurality of articles
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1960-07-05
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1980-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wylie C Kirkpatrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50; B65D71/508
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING A PLURALITY OF OPJECTS WHICH COMPRISES PLACING THE OBJECTS WITHIN A TUBE OF HEAT SHRINKABLE MATERIAL, HEAT SHRINKING ONE END OF THE TUBE TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE OPENING AT THAT END TO LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE SMALLEST OBJECT AND TO FORM A UNITARY THICKENED ELASTIC EDGE WHICH IS STRETCHABLE TO PERMIT THE REMOVAL OF INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS AND REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE OPENING AT THE OPPOSITE END TO RETAIN THE ARTICLES WITHIN THE TUBE.
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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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |