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Method for aligning and tying stacked bundles
Assignee: Signode Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-12
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman J Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/10; Y10S414/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
THE METHOD OF ALIGNING A STACK OF UNIFORM ITEMS INCLUDING THE STEPS OF PLACING THE STACK ON A MOVING CONVEYOR, MOVING THE STACK BETWEEN SIDE ALIGNING MEANS, OSCILLATING THE SIDE ALIGNING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE SIDES OF THE STACK TO ALIGN THE SIDES, MOVING THE STACK INTO POSITION BETWEEN END ALIGNING MEANS AND ALIGNING THE ENDS OF THE STACK, COMPRESSING THE STACK TO REMOVE THE AIR FROM BETWEEN ADJACENT ITEMS IN THE STACK, MOVING THE STACK INTO POSITION TO BE TIED INTO A BUNDLE, AND WRAPPING A LIGATURE AROUND THE STACK TO TIE THE ITEMS TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
THE METHOD OF ALIGNING A STACK OF UNIFORM ITEMS INCLUDING THE STEPS OF PLACING THE STACK ON A MOVING CONVEYOR, MOVING THE STACK BETWEEN SIDE ALIGNING MEANS, OSCILLATING THE SIDE ALIGNING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE SIDES OF THE STACK TO ALIGN THE SIDES, MOVING THE STACK INTO POSITION BETWEEN END ALIGNING MEANS AND ALIGNING THE ENDS OF THE STACK, COMPRESSING THE STACK TO REMOVE THE AIR FROM BETWEEN ADJACENT ITEMS IN THE STACK, MOVING THE STACK INTO POSITION TO BE TIED INTO A BUNDLE, AND WRAPPING A LIGATURE AROUND THE STACK TO TIE THE ITEMS TOGETHER.
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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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |