US3225507A
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Bag closing and tying machine and method
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-05
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1982-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Cory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
THE METHOD OF CLOSING AND TYING THE MOUTHS OF A SERIES OF FLEXIBLE BAGS WHICH COMPRISES ADVANCING THE BAGS WITH THEIR OPEN END REGIONS MOVING IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION, GATHERING THE END REGION OF A FIRST BAG INTO A CONSTRICTED NECK, ADVANCING A BAG TIE IN SAID DIRECTION AND FOLLOWING SAID FIRST BAG END REGION TO OVERTAKE THE SAME AND APPLY THE BAG TIE TO THE CONSTRICTED NECK, AND TWISTING THE ENDS OF THE BAG TIE TOGETHER TO TIGHTEN THE BAG TIE AROUND SAID NECK WHILE SAID FIRST BAG IS MAINTAINED IN THE POSITION WHERE SAID TIE WAS APPLIED, AND WHILE THE END REGION OF THE BAG FOLLOWING SAID FIRST BAG IS GATHERED INTO A CONSTRICTED NECK.
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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |