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US3228145A
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Apparatus for forming sponges
Assignee: Washington Ethical Labs Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-14
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Bryson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:11
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/006; B26D7/00; B26D7/18; B26D7/1845; B26D7/1854; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/34; Y10T408/352; Y10T408/353; Y10T408/50; Y10T408/51; Y10T408/52; Y10T408/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING SPONGES FRAME A SLAB OF FOAM MATERIAL, EACH OF THE SPONGES HAVING A CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION AND SHAPED END PORTIONS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: MEANS OPERABLE ABOUT A FIRST AXIS TO FORM THE SHAPED END PORTIONS; MEANS OPERABLE ABOUT A SECOND AXIS TO FORM THE CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION, SAID SECOND AXIS BEING SPACED FROM A PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST AXIS, AND CARRIAGE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SLAB OF FOAM MATERIAL WITH THE THICKNESS THEREOF EXTENDING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FIRST SECOND AXES, SAID CARRIAGE MEANS BEING MOVABLE IN INCREMENTS CORRESPONDING TO THE SPACING OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND AXES WHEREBY THE SPONGE END PORTIONS AND BODY PORTION ARE FORMED SUCCESSIVELY IN THE SLAB OF FOAM MATERIAL BY THE MEANS OPERABLE ABOUT SAID FIRST AND SECOND AXES RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING SPONGES FRAME A SLAB OF FOAM MATERIAL, EACH OF THE SPONGES HAVING A CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION AND SHAPED END PORTIONS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: MEANS OPERABLE ABOUT A FIRST AXIS TO FORM THE SHAPED END PORTIONS; MEANS OPERABLE ABOUT A SECOND AXIS TO FORM THE CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION, SAID SECOND AXIS BEING SPACED FROM A PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST AXIS, AND CARRIAGE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SLAB OF FOAM MATERIAL WITH THE THICKNESS THEREOF EXTENDING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FIRST SECOND AXES, SAID CARRIAGE MEANS BEING MOVABLE IN INCREMENTS CORRESPONDING TO THE SPACING OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND AXES WHEREBY THE SPONGE END PORTIONS AND BODY PORTION ARE FORMED SUCCESSIVELY IN THE SLAB OF FOAM MATERIAL BY THE MEANS OPERABLE ABOUT SAID FIRST AND SECOND AXES RESPECTIVELY.
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |