US3187648A
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Box forming machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-24
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Konstantinos M Tserpes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:21
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/14; B31B50/142; B31B50/26; B31B50/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A BOX-FORMING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) MEANS DEFINING A WORK STATION; (B) MEANS FOR LOCATING A SHEET OF MATERIAL AT SAID WORK STATION; (C) FORMING MEMBERS MOVABLE TO SAID WORK STATION TO CLAMP SAID SHEET MATERIAL THEREON OVER AN AREA ON SAID SHEET CORRESPONDING TO A CENTER PANEL OF THE BOX TO BE FORMED; (D) MOVABLE MEANS MOVABLE AT LEAST TO THE PLANE OF SAID WORK STATION TO CUT AND SCORE SAID SHEET MATERIAL TO DEFINE A BOX BLANK THEREON WITH ADDITIONAL PANELS EXTENDING OUTWARD FROM SAID PANEL; AND (E) FOLD MEMBER OPERABLE TO RECEIVE SAID FORMING MEMBERS THROUGH THE PLANE OF SAID WORK STATION TO FOLD ADDITIONAL PANELS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID CENTER PANEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A BOX-FORMING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) MEANS DEFINING A WORK STATION; (B) MEANS FOR LOCATING A SHEET OF MATERIAL AT SAID WORK STATION; (C) FORMING MEMBERS MOVABLE TO SAID WORK STATION TO CLAMP SAID SHEET MATERIAL THEREON OVER AN AREA ON SAID SHEET CORRESPONDING TO A CENTER PANEL OF THE BOX TO BE FORMED; (D) MOVABLE MEANS MOVABLE AT LEAST TO THE PLANE OF SAID WORK STATION TO CUT AND SCORE SAID SHEET MATERIAL TO DEFINE A BOX BLANK THEREON WITH ADDITIONAL PANELS EXTENDING OUTWARD FROM SAID PANEL; AND (E) FOLD MEMBER OPERABLE TO RECEIVE SAID FORMING MEMBERS THROUGH THE PLANE OF SAID WORK STATION TO FOLD ADDITIONAL PANELS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID CENTER PANEL.
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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 |