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US3212230A
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Wrapping machines
Assignee: Forgrove Machinery Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-04-02
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1985-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Coates John William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
APPARATUS FOR FOLDING A WRAPPER DIRECTLY AROUND A SOFT ARTICLE OF IRREGULAR SHAPE COMPRISING AN ELEVATOR, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A WRAPPER ABOVE THE EVEVATOR WHEREBY, UPON UPWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEVATOR, CARRYING THEREON AN ARTICLE WITH THE ENDS OF THE ARTICLE PROJECTING BEYOND THE ELEVATOR, THE WRAPPER WILL BE FOLDED AROUND THE TOP AND SIDES OF SAID ARTICLE WITH ITS ENDS HANGING DOWNWRDLY AS DEPENDING TAILS, RETRACTABLE BLADES ON SAID ELEVATOR, UNDERFOLDERS, BLADE ACTUATING MEANS FOR PROJECTING SAID BLADES LATERALLY FROM THE ELEVATOR INTO A POSITION IN WHICH THEY EXTEND IN A PLANE PARALLE TO THE BASE OF THE ARTICLE BENEATH THE ENDS OF THE ARTICLE AND AFTERWARDS RE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
APPARATUS FOR FOLDING A WRAPPER DIRECTLY AROUND A SOFT ARTICLE OF IRREGULAR SHAPE COMPRISING AN ELEVATOR, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A WRAPPER ABOVE THE EVEVATOR WHEREBY, UPON UPWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEVATOR, CARRYING THEREON AN ARTICLE WITH THE ENDS OF THE ARTICLE PROJECTING BEYOND THE ELEVATOR, THE WRAPPER WILL BE FOLDED AROUND THE TOP AND SIDES OF SAID ARTICLE WITH ITS ENDS HANGING DOWNWRDLY AS DEPENDING TAILS, RETRACTABLE BLADES ON SAID ELEVATOR, UNDERFOLDERS, BLADE ACTUATING MEANS FOR PROJECTING SAID BLADES LATERALLY FROM THE ELEVATOR INTO A POSITION IN WHICH THEY EXTEND IN A PLANE PARALLE TO THE BASE OF THE ARTICLE BENEATH THE ENDS OF THE ARTICLE AND AFTERWARDS RE-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |