US3233386A
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Semi-automatic capping machine
Assignee: Roll-O-Sheets Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-18
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Burke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2842; B65B7/2885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
APPARATUS FOR CAPPING RECEPTACLES WITH A HEAT SHRINKABLE PLASTIC FILM WHICH COMPRISES A CONVEYOR BELT MEANS RECEIVING THE RECEPTACLE, A CAP ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE TO POSITION THE FILM THEREOVER, BLOWE MEANS ADJACENT THE CONVEYOR BELT DIRECTING HOT GAS FROM OPPOSED SIDES OF THE CONVEYOR BELT OVER THE RECEPTACLE, AND CATCHING MEANS HAVING A CATCHING MEMBER POSITIONED OVER THE CONVEYOR BELT ENGAGEABLE WITH THE CAP TO REMOVE IT FROM THE RECEPTACLE AS IT IS CARRIED ALONG ON THE CONVEYOR BELT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
APPARATUS FOR CAPPING RECEPTACLES WITH A HEAT SHRINKABLE PLASTIC FILM WHICH COMPRISES A CONVEYOR BELT MEANS RECEIVING THE RECEPTACLE, A CAP ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE TO POSITION THE FILM THEREOVER, BLOWE MEANS ADJACENT THE CONVEYOR BELT DIRECTING HOT GAS FROM OPPOSED SIDES OF THE CONVEYOR BELT OVER THE RECEPTACLE, AND CATCHING MEANS HAVING A CATCHING MEMBER POSITIONED OVER THE CONVEYOR BELT ENGAGEABLE WITH THE CAP TO REMOVE IT FROM THE RECEPTACLE AS IT IS CARRIED ALONG ON THE CONVEYOR BELT.
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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |