US3225993A
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Snap fastener attaching machine
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-09
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1984-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hall St John Merrill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:15
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H37/00; A41H37/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A SNAP FASTENER ATTACHING MACHINE COMPRISING A FRAME, A PLURALITY OF COMPLETE SNAP FASTENER ATTACHING UNITS MOUNTED SIDE BY SIDE ON SAID FRAME AND ADJUSTABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, EACH UNIT COMPRISING (A) A PAIR OF SPACED VERTICAL SUPPORT PLATES; (B) UPPER AND LOWER FEED TRACKS, ONE FOR THE SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS, THE OTHER FOR THE ATTACHING MEMBERS; (C) A PAIR OF HOPPERS FOR FEEDING FASTENER ELEMENTS AND ATTACHING MEMBERS TO SAID TRACKS; (D) SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SAID TRACKS AND HOPPERS, SAID SUPPORTING MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID PLATES; (E) AN ESCAPEMENT DEVICE ATTACHED TO EACH TRACK; (F) ESCAPEMENT OPERATING MEANS GUIDED IN SAID SUPPORTING MEANS; (G) UPPER AND LOWER SETTING TOOLS; (H) OPERATING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID TOOLS, INCLUDING A LEVER HAVING A PIVOTAL MOUNTING BETWEEN SAID PLATES; (I) MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID LEVERS INCLUDING A CAM BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND A DOWNARDLY EXTENDING LINK; ALL OF SAID MEANS DEFINED IN CLAUSES (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) AND (I) BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN THE VERTICAL CONFINES OF THE OUTER SIDE FACES OF SAID PLATES; AND COMMON POWER DRIVEN MEANS CONNECTED TO ALL OF SAID LINKS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERATING ALL OF SAID ATTACHING UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A SNAP FASTENER ATTACHING MACHINE COMPRISING A FRAME, A PLURALITY OF COMPLETE SNAP FASTENER ATTACHING UNITS MOUNTED SIDE BY SIDE ON SAID FRAME AND ADJUSTABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, EACH UNIT COMPRISING (A) A PAIR OF SPACED VERTICAL SUPPORT PLATES; (B) UPPER AND LOWER FEED TRACKS, ONE FOR THE SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS, THE OTHER FOR THE ATTACHING MEMBERS; (C) A PAIR OF HOPPERS FOR FEEDING FASTENER ELEMENTS AND ATTACHING MEMBERS TO SAID TRACKS; (D) SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SAID TRACKS AND HOPPERS, SAID SUPPORTING MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID PLATES; (E) AN ESCAPEMENT DEVICE ATTACHED TO EACH TRACK; (F) ESCAPEMENT OPERATING MEANS GUIDED IN SAID SUPPORTING MEANS; (G) UPPER AND LOWER SETTING TOOLS; (H) OPERATING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID TOOLS, INCLUDING A LEVER HAVING A PIVOTAL MOUNTING BETWEEN SAID PLATES; (I) MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID LEVERS INCLUDING A CAM BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND A DOWNARDLY EXTENDING LINK; ALL OF SAID MEANS DEFINED IN CLAUSES (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) AND (I) BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN THE VERTICAL CONFINES OF THE OUTER SIDE FACES OF SAID PLATES; AND COMMON POWER DRIVEN MEANS CONNECTED TO ALL OF SAID LINKS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERATING ALL OF SAID ATTACHING UNITS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |