US3225683A
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Strapping machine control
Assignee: Interlake Steel Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-17
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1984-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W Rhea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B57/00; B65B57/10; B65B57/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
THE COMBINATION IN A STRAPPING MACHINE COMPRISING; STRAPPING MEANS, A WORK PIECE SUPPORT, MEANS TO RAISE AND LOWER THE STRAPPING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE WORK PIECE SUPPORT, ARRESTING MEANS TO ARREST THE LOWERING OF THE STRAPPING MEANS, AND CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO PASSAGE OF THE STRAPPING MEANS BY THE UPPER LEVEL OF A WORK PIECE RESTING ON THE WORK PIECE SUPPORT TO CAUSE THE AIRRESTING MEANS TO ARREST THE STRAPPING MEANS AT A PREDETERMINED LEVEL RELATIVE TO THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE WORK PIECE, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A LIGHT SENSITIVE RELAY AND A LIGHT BEAM IMPINGING UPON SAID RELAY WITH THE LIGHT BEAM DIRECTED TO BE INTERRUPTED BY THE WORK PIECE AS THE STRAPPING MEANS IS LOWERED TO THEREBY CAUSE ACTUATION OF SAID RELAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
THE COMBINATION IN A STRAPPING MACHINE COMPRISING; STRAPPING MEANS, A WORK PIECE SUPPORT, MEANS TO RAISE AND LOWER THE STRAPPING MEANS RELATIVE TO THE WORK PIECE SUPPORT, ARRESTING MEANS TO ARREST THE LOWERING OF THE STRAPPING MEANS, AND CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO PASSAGE OF THE STRAPPING MEANS BY THE UPPER LEVEL OF A WORK PIECE RESTING ON THE WORK PIECE SUPPORT TO CAUSE THE AIRRESTING MEANS TO ARREST THE STRAPPING MEANS AT A PREDETERMINED LEVEL RELATIVE TO THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE WORK PIECE, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A LIGHT SENSITIVE RELAY AND A LIGHT BEAM IMPINGING UPON SAID RELAY WITH THE LIGHT BEAM DIRECTED TO BE INTERRUPTED BY THE WORK PIECE AS THE STRAPPING MEANS IS LOWERED TO THEREBY CAUSE ACTUATION OF SAID RELAY.
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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) | 1968-12-27 | 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 |