US3221643A
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Method and apparatus for decorating bottles
Assignee: Carl Strutz and Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-05
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1983-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rome R Rudolph
- 👤 Jr Carl J Strutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:41
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F15/00; B41F15/08; B41F15/0872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A METHOD OF DECORATING BOTTLES ON A DECORATING MACHINE HAVING A SINGLE REGISTRATION STATION AT WHICH BOTTLES ARE REGISTERED EXACTLY WITH A DECORATING SCREEN BEARING A DESIGN TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE BOTTLES AND AT LEAST ONE PAINTING STATION SPACED FROM SAID REGISTRATION STATION AND INCLUDING A DECORATING SCREEN BEARING A DESIGN TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE BOTTLES, THE STEPS OF BRINGING THE BOTTLES IN SUCCESSION ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE PATH OF TRAVEL TO SAID SINGLE REGISTRATION STATION, REGISTERING THE BOTTLE AREA TO BE DECORATED WITH SAID DESIGN ON SAID DECORATING SCREEN AT SAID REGISTRATION STATION, THEREAFTER IMMOBILIZING THE BOTTLES AT SAID REGISTRATION STATION AGAINST ROTATION ABOUT THEIR LONGITUDINAL AXES, TRANSPORTING THE BOTTLES IN THEIR IMMOBILIZED AND REGISTERED CONDITION ALONG SAID STRAIGHT LINE PATH OF TRAVEL TO SAID PAINTING STATION, AND RELEASING THE BOTTLES AT SAID PAINTING STATION IN THEIR REGISTERED CONDITION FOR DECORATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A METHOD OF DECORATING BOTTLES ON A DECORATING MACHINE HAVING A SINGLE REGISTRATION STATION AT WHICH BOTTLES ARE REGISTERED EXACTLY WITH A DECORATING SCREEN BEARING A DESIGN TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE BOTTLES AND AT LEAST ONE PAINTING STATION SPACED FROM SAID REGISTRATION STATION AND INCLUDING A DECORATING SCREEN BEARING A DESIGN TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE BOTTLES, THE STEPS OF BRINGING THE BOTTLES IN SUCCESSION ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE PATH OF TRAVEL TO SAID SINGLE REGISTRATION STATION, REGISTERING THE BOTTLE AREA TO BE DECORATED WITH SAID DESIGN ON SAID DECORATING SCREEN AT SAID REGISTRATION STATION, THEREAFTER IMMOBILIZING THE BOTTLES AT SAID REGISTRATION STATION AGAINST ROTATION ABOUT THEIR LONGITUDINAL AXES, TRANSPORTING THE BOTTLES IN THEIR IMMOBILIZED AND REGISTERED CONDITION ALONG SAID STRAIGHT LINE PATH OF TRAVEL TO SAID PAINTING STATION, AND RELEASING THE BOTTLES AT SAID PAINTING STATION IN THEIR REGISTERED CONDITION FOR DECORATION.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |