US3195587A
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Apparatus for filling plastic bags
Assignee: T R MUNTES Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-07
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1981-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Mattimoe
- 👤 Everett G Stehn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B39/00; B65B39/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0318; Y10T137/0402; Y10T137/0441; Y10T137/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
IN A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING LIQUID INTO A CIRCULAR SPOUT OF A LIGHT-WEIGHT FLEXIBLE PLASTIC BAG THAT IS MAINLY CONFINED WITHIN AND IS SUPPORTED BY A STIFF CARTON, THE COMBINATION OF: A SCALE PLATFORM ON WHICH THE CARTON IS ADAPTED TO REST WITH THE BAG INSIDE, SO THAT THE WEIGHT OF LIQUID IN THE BAG IS BORNE BY THE PLATFORM, AND A FILLING VALVE HAVING A FILLING SPOUT THAT HAS A RIGID GENERALLY FRUSTO-CONICAL TAPERED OUTER PERIPHERY, AROUND WHICH THE CIRCULAR BAG SPOUT IS ADAPTED TO FIT SNUGLY, THE FILLING SPOUT SUPPORTING ONLY THE WEIGHT OF THE BAG AND THE FRUSTO-CONICALLY TAPERED OUTER PERIPHERY, AROUND WHICH THE SIZE OF THE BAG SPOUT AND ENABLING A SNUG PUSH FIT TO ACHIEVE FULL SUPPORT OF THE BAG BY THE SPOUT, SAID VALVE HAVING A BALL-LIKE CLOSURE MEMBER MOVABLE INSIDE SAID SPOUT AND EXTENDING LESS THAN HALF BEYOND SAID SPOOUT IN ITS CLOSED POSITION AND FULLY RETRACTED WITHIN SAID SPOUT IN ITS OPEN POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
IN A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING LIQUID INTO A CIRCULAR SPOUT OF A LIGHT-WEIGHT FLEXIBLE PLASTIC BAG THAT IS MAINLY CONFINED WITHIN AND IS SUPPORTED BY A STIFF CARTON, THE COMBINATION OF: A SCALE PLATFORM ON WHICH THE CARTON IS ADAPTED TO REST WITH THE BAG INSIDE, SO THAT THE WEIGHT OF LIQUID IN THE BAG IS BORNE BY THE PLATFORM, AND A FILLING VALVE HAVING A FILLING SPOUT THAT HAS A RIGID GENERALLY FRUSTO-CONICAL TAPERED OUTER PERIPHERY, AROUND WHICH THE CIRCULAR BAG SPOUT IS ADAPTED TO FIT SNUGLY, THE FILLING SPOUT SUPPORTING ONLY THE WEIGHT OF THE BAG AND THE FRUSTO-CONICALLY TAPERED OUTER PERIPHERY, AROUND WHICH THE SIZE OF THE BAG SPOUT AND ENABLING A SNUG PUSH FIT TO ACHIEVE FULL SUPPORT OF THE BAG BY THE SPOUT, SAID VALVE HAVING A BALL-LIKE CLOSURE MEMBER MOVABLE INSIDE SAID SPOUT AND EXTENDING LESS THAN HALF BEYOND SAID SPOOUT IN ITS CLOSED POSITION AND FULLY RETRACTED WITHIN SAID SPOUT IN ITS OPEN POSITION.
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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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |