US3233486A
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Apparatus for trimming loose threadends of book-sewing stitches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-05
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bavers Elliott
- 👤 Henry M Newman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:00
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2066; Y10T83/207; Y10T83/222; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6472; Y10T83/6572; Y10T83/6576; Y10T83/658
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING THE LOOSE THREAD-ENDS OF A STITCHED BOOK, COMPRISING A SUPPORTING TABLE, A GUIDE WAY ADAPTED TO ACCOMODATE THE THICKNESS OF A BOOK PROVIDED OVER SAID TABLE, AN OPENING FORMED IN SAID TABLE ENCOMPASSED BY SAID GUIDE WAY, AN AIR PUMP HAVING ITS AIR-INLET OPENING CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID TABLE AROUND SAID OPENING, THREAD-CUTTING MEANS INCLUDING RECIPROCABLE CUTTING BLADES SECURED TO SAID OTHER SIDE OF SAID TABLE WITH ITS CUTTING BLADES EXTENDING INTO SAID OPENING ADJACENT ONE EDGE THEREOF, AND CONVEYOR MEANS FOR MOVING A BOOK DISPOSED IN SAID GUIDE WAY TOWARD AND OVER SAID CUTTING BLADES IN POSITION TO HAVE SAID THREADENDS EXTEND INTO SAID AIR-INLET OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING THE LOOSE THREAD-ENDS OF A STITCHED BOOK, COMPRISING A SUPPORTING TABLE, A GUIDE WAY ADAPTED TO ACCOMODATE THE THICKNESS OF A BOOK PROVIDED OVER SAID TABLE, AN OPENING FORMED IN SAID TABLE ENCOMPASSED BY SAID GUIDE WAY, AN AIR PUMP HAVING ITS AIR-INLET OPENING CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID TABLE AROUND SAID OPENING, THREAD-CUTTING MEANS INCLUDING RECIPROCABLE CUTTING BLADES SECURED TO SAID OTHER SIDE OF SAID TABLE WITH ITS CUTTING BLADES EXTENDING INTO SAID OPENING ADJACENT ONE EDGE THEREOF, AND CONVEYOR MEANS FOR MOVING A BOOK DISPOSED IN SAID GUIDE WAY TOWARD AND OVER SAID CUTTING BLADES IN POSITION TO HAVE SAID THREADENDS EXTEND INTO SAID AIR-INLET OPENING.
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 |