US3220381A
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Container closure lining machine
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1962-11-09
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1982-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne I Alholm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:50
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/78; B29C70/80; B05; B05B; B05B13/00; B05B13/06; B05B13/0645; B05B13/0681; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A CONTAINER CLOSURE LINING MACHINE HAVING A ROTATING ESCAPEMENT POCKET PROVIDED WITH AN UPSTANDING WALL AND A FLOOR, A GATE FORMED IN THE SAID UPSTANDING WALL, AN INFEED CHANNEL ADAPTED TO GUIDE CLOSURES INTO THE POCKET, AN EXIT CHANNEL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LINED CLOSURES FROM THE POCKET, MEANS, INCLUDING VACUUM CHUCK, HAVING AN AXIAL AIR PASSAGE AND AN ANNULAR RIM ARRANGED TO ROTATE COAXIALLY WITHIN THE POCKET AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A CLOSURE ON SAID RIM AND TO ROTATE SAID CLOSURE WITHIN THE POCKET, MEANS TO CONNECT THE AXIAL PASSAGE TO AN AIR DISPLACEMENT DEVICE, MEANS, INCLUDING A NOZZLE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH TIMING MEANS CONTROLLED BY THE RADIAL POSITION OF THE POCKET TO PLACE LINING COMPOUND ON SUCH ROTATING CLOSURES, MEANS PROVIDING A RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHUCK AND THE POCKET AND OPERATIVE AT THE MOMENT WHEN THE SAID POCKET HAS TURNED TO PRESENT ITS SAID GATE OPPOSITE SAID EXIT CHANNEL TO BREAK THE VACUUM AND RELEASE A CLOSURE FROM SAID POCKET AND POWER MEANS TO DRIVE THE MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A CONTAINER CLOSURE LINING MACHINE HAVING A ROTATING ESCAPEMENT POCKET PROVIDED WITH AN UPSTANDING WALL AND A FLOOR, A GATE FORMED IN THE SAID UPSTANDING WALL, AN INFEED CHANNEL ADAPTED TO GUIDE CLOSURES INTO THE POCKET, AN EXIT CHANNEL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LINED CLOSURES FROM THE POCKET, MEANS, INCLUDING VACUUM CHUCK, HAVING AN AXIAL AIR PASSAGE AND AN ANNULAR RIM ARRANGED TO ROTATE COAXIALLY WITHIN THE POCKET AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A CLOSURE ON SAID RIM AND TO ROTATE SAID CLOSURE WITHIN THE POCKET, MEANS TO CONNECT THE AXIAL PASSAGE TO AN AIR DISPLACEMENT DEVICE, MEANS, INCLUDING A NOZZLE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH TIMING MEANS CONTROLLED BY THE RADIAL POSITION OF THE POCKET TO PLACE LINING COMPOUND ON SUCH ROTATING CLOSURES, MEANS PROVIDING A RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHUCK AND THE POCKET AND OPERATIVE AT THE MOMENT WHEN THE SAID POCKET HAS TURNED TO PRESENT ITS SAID GATE OPPOSITE SAID EXIT CHANNEL TO BREAK THE VACUUM AND RELEASE A CLOSURE FROM SAID POCKET AND POWER MEANS TO DRIVE THE MACHINE.
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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |