US3223574A
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Machine for applying pressure-sensitive tape to metal sheets
Assignee: Brigham Young University
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred D Childs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:52
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B37/00; B32B37/14; B32B37/16; B32B37/22; B32B37/223; B32B37/226; B29; B29C; B29C63/00; B29C63/0004; B32B38/00; B32B38/18; B32B38/1825; B32B38/1833; B32B38/1841; B32B38/185; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1712; Y10T156/1734; Y10T156/1741
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A MACHINE FOR APPLYING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPE TO METAL SHEETS COMPRISING A FRAME HAVING A LOWER SECTION AND AN UPPER SECTION, MEANS PIVOTING THE UPPER SECTION TO THE LOWER SECTION TO SWING ON A PIVOT AXIS, AN UPPER FEED ROLL JOURNALED IN SAID UPPER FRAME SECTION, A LOWER FEED ROLL JOURNALED IN SAID LOWER FRAME SECTION, MEANS TO DRIVE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID FEED ROLLS, SAID ROLLS BEING JOURNALED ON AXES LATERALLY DISPLACED FROM AND PARALLEL T SAID PIVOT AXIS AND PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER WHEREBY THE ROLLS ARE YIELDINGLY BIASED TOWARD EACH OTHER BY THE WEIGHT JOF SAID UPPER SECTION TO FORM A BRIGHT FOR FEEDING METAL SHEETS THEREBETWEEN, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING ON SAID FRAME A ROLL OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ON ONE SURFACE ONLY AND FEEDING TAPE THEREFROM TO ONE OF SAID FEED ROLLS WITH THE ADHESIVE-FREE SURFACE OF THE TAPE AGAINST SAID FEED ROLL AND THE ADHESIVE-COATED SURFACE AGAINST A METAL SHEET IN THE BIGHT OF SAID FEED ROLLS, AND MEANS TO GUIDE A METAL SHEET INTO THE BIGHT OF SAID ROLLS WHEREBY SAID PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPE IS SMOOTHLY APPLIED TO A SURFACE OF SAID METAL SHEET AS IT IS FED BETWEEN SAID FEED ROLLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A MACHINE FOR APPLYING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPE TO METAL SHEETS COMPRISING A FRAME HAVING A LOWER SECTION AND AN UPPER SECTION, MEANS PIVOTING THE UPPER SECTION TO THE LOWER SECTION TO SWING ON A PIVOT AXIS, AN UPPER FEED ROLL JOURNALED IN SAID UPPER FRAME SECTION, A LOWER FEED ROLL JOURNALED IN SAID LOWER FRAME SECTION, MEANS TO DRIVE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID FEED ROLLS, SAID ROLLS BEING JOURNALED ON AXES LATERALLY DISPLACED FROM AND PARALLEL T SAID PIVOT AXIS AND PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER WHEREBY THE ROLLS ARE YIELDINGLY BIASED TOWARD EACH OTHER BY THE WEIGHT JOF SAID UPPER SECTION TO FORM A BRIGHT FOR FEEDING METAL SHEETS THEREBETWEEN, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING ON SAID FRAME A ROLL OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ON ONE SURFACE ONLY AND FEEDING TAPE THEREFROM TO ONE OF SAID FEED ROLLS WITH THE ADHESIVE-FREE SURFACE OF THE TAPE AGAINST SAID FEED ROLL AND THE ADHESIVE-COATED SURFACE AGAINST A METAL SHEET IN THE BIGHT OF SAID FEED ROLLS, AND MEANS TO GUIDE A METAL SHEET INTO THE BIGHT OF SAID ROLLS WHEREBY SAID PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPE IS SMOOTHLY APPLIED TO A SURFACE OF SAID METAL SHEET AS IT IS FED BETWEEN SAID FEED ROLLS.
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |