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US3215047A
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Method of making branches for artificial trees
Assignee: Carey-Mcfall Co
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Filing: 1963-06-28
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1983-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Braun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06; A41; A41G; A41G1/00; A41G1/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0448; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN A METHOD OF MAKING BRANCH MATERIAL FOR ARTIFICIAL TREES, THE STEPS INCLUDING FEEDING A FLEXIBLE STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL THROUGH THE NIP OF A PAIR OF ROLLERS, SIMULTANEOUSL CUTTING SAID STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL TO FORM A SERIES OF FINGERS DISPOSED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE RELATIVE TO A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING UNCUT AREA OF SAID STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL CONNECTING ALL OF SAID FINGERS TOGETHER, FEEDING A PAIR OF WIRE MEMBERS THROUGH SAID ROLLERS AND ADVANCING THE SAME WITH SAID STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL WITH ONE OF SAID WIRE MEMBERS OVERLYING AND THE OTHER UNDERLYING SAID UNCUT FINGER CONNECTING AREA, AND TWISTING SAID WIRE MEMBERS TOGETHER IN HELICAL FORM TO A PITCH EFFECTIVE TO DISPLACE SAID FINGERS ANGULARLY AND POSITION THEM SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID TWISTED WIRE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN A METHOD OF MAKING BRANCH MATERIAL FOR ARTIFICIAL TREES, THE STEPS INCLUDING FEEDING A FLEXIBLE STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL THROUGH THE NIP OF A PAIR OF ROLLERS, SIMULTANEOUSL CUTTING SAID STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL TO FORM A SERIES OF FINGERS DISPOSED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE RELATIVE TO A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING UNCUT AREA OF SAID STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL CONNECTING ALL OF SAID FINGERS TOGETHER, FEEDING A PAIR OF WIRE MEMBERS THROUGH SAID ROLLERS AND ADVANCING THE SAME WITH SAID STRIP OF SHEET MATERIAL WITH ONE OF SAID WIRE MEMBERS OVERLYING AND THE OTHER UNDERLYING SAID UNCUT FINGER CONNECTING AREA, AND TWISTING SAID WIRE MEMBERS TOGETHER IN HELICAL FORM TO A PITCH EFFECTIVE TO DISPLACE SAID FINGERS ANGULARLY AND POSITION THEM SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID TWISTED WIRE MEMBERS.
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) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |