US3228171A
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Packaging machine
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-05
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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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
2026-11-05 10:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/16; B65B25/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A PACKAGING MACHINE FOR LOADING A SLICED LOAF OF BREAD INTO A BAG, COMPRISING MEANS FOR PUSHING A SLICED LOAF OF BREAD ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, A CARRIER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH, MEANS FOR MOVING A COLLAPSED BAG INTO SAID PATH, MEANS FOR OPENING SAID BAG WHILE IN SAID PATH, RESILIENT MEANS DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE SLICED LOAF OF BREAD FOR ENGAGING THE LOAF AND MAINTAINING THE SLICES THEREOF UPRIGHT, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER AND SAID PUSHING MEANS IN TIMED RELATION WHEREIN SAID SLICED LOAF OF BREAD IS FIRST MOVED ONTO SAID CARRIER BY SAID PUSHING MEANS AND THEN SAID CARRIER AND SAID PUSHING MEANS MOVE AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME SPEED INTO THE BAG WHILE THE LOAF OF BREAD IS SUPPORTED BY SAID CARRIER.
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) | 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 |