US3192685A
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Variable packaging machine
Assignee: Pratt Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-28
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1982-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L Harrison
- 👤 Jr John S Miller
- 👤 Alfred J Backus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B9/00; B65B9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A CONTINUOUS PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING A FLAT WEB OF SHEET MATERIAL, MEANS FOR FORMING SAID WEB INTO A CHANNEL-SHAPED CROSS SECTION WITH UPSTANDING FLANGES BETWEEN WHICH RELATIVELY FLAT ARTICLES TO BE PACKAGED ARE ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED, MEANS FOR GRADUALLY URGING THE MOVING WEB INTO V-SHAPE WITH THE AXIS OF THE V ON THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF THE WEB AND WITH AN ARTICLE PORTION ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CENTER LINE, MEANS FOR URGING SAID FLANGES INWARDLY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND THEN DOWNWARDLY OVER PORTIONS OF THE RELATIVELY FLAT ARTICLES, MEANS FOR THEREAFTER BRINGING OPPOSITE PORTIONS OF THE WEB INTO JUXTAPOSITION WITH THE ARTICLES THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS FOR THEREAFTER SEVERING THE JUXTAPOSITIONED WEB PORTIONS BETWEEN THE ARTICLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A CONTINUOUS PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING A FLAT WEB OF SHEET MATERIAL, MEANS FOR FORMING SAID WEB INTO A CHANNEL-SHAPED CROSS SECTION WITH UPSTANDING FLANGES BETWEEN WHICH RELATIVELY FLAT ARTICLES TO BE PACKAGED ARE ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED, MEANS FOR GRADUALLY URGING THE MOVING WEB INTO V-SHAPE WITH THE AXIS OF THE V ON THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF THE WEB AND WITH AN ARTICLE PORTION ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CENTER LINE, MEANS FOR URGING SAID FLANGES INWARDLY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND THEN DOWNWARDLY OVER PORTIONS OF THE RELATIVELY FLAT ARTICLES, MEANS FOR THEREAFTER BRINGING OPPOSITE PORTIONS OF THE WEB INTO JUXTAPOSITION WITH THE ARTICLES THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS FOR THEREAFTER SEVERING THE JUXTAPOSITIONED WEB PORTIONS BETWEEN THE ARTICLES.
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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |