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Apparatus for and the process of making and attaching bails to earless containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril H T Woodward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:16
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F45/00; B21F45/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND ATTACHING BAILS TO EARLESS CONTAINERS, EACH CONTAINER HAVING BAIL-END RECEIVING GROOVE PORTIONS FORMED IN THE END PORTION OF THE RIM SURROUNDING THE OPEN END OF THE CONTAINER, EACH GROOVE HAVING SPACED SIDEWALLS, THE APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR CUTTING A WIRE TO A PREDETERMINED LENGTH; (B) MEANS FOR FORMING PROTUBERANCES IN A SINGLE PLANE ON EACH END OF THE WIRE, EACH PROTURBERANTLY FORMED END HAVING A LENGTH PORTION GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE WIRE; (C) MEANS FOR FORMING THE PROTURBERANTLY ENDED WIRE INTO A U-FORMED BAIL WITH AT LEAST ONE PROTURBERANCE BEING DISPOSED WITH ITS MAJOR AXIS AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PLANE OF SAID BAIL;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND ATTACHING BAILS TO EARLESS CONTAINERS, EACH CONTAINER HAVING BAIL-END RECEIVING GROOVE PORTIONS FORMED IN THE END PORTION OF THE RIM SURROUNDING THE OPEN END OF THE CONTAINER, EACH GROOVE HAVING SPACED SIDEWALLS, THE APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR CUTTING A WIRE TO A PREDETERMINED LENGTH; (B) MEANS FOR FORMING PROTUBERANCES IN A SINGLE PLANE ON EACH END OF THE WIRE, EACH PROTURBERANTLY FORMED END HAVING A LENGTH PORTION GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE WIRE; (C) MEANS FOR FORMING THE PROTURBERANTLY ENDED WIRE INTO A U-FORMED BAIL WITH AT LEAST ONE PROTURBERANCE BEING DISPOSED WITH ITS MAJOR AXIS AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PLANE OF SAID BAIL;
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 |