US3237363A
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Method and apparatus for packaging women's stockings
Assignee: SCHULTE AND DIECKHOFF
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans E Spohr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/20; B65B63/00; B65B63/04; B65B63/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
THE METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY ROLLING AND FOLDING WOMEN''S STOCKINGS TO FORM SMALL, COMPACT PACKS SUITABLE FOR DISPENSING IN COIN-OPERATED AUTOMATIC DISPENSERS WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING A GUIDE TRAY OF CHANNEL SHAPED CROSS SECTION, THE REAR END OF THE TRAY HAVING A WIDTH CORRESPONDING TO THE WIDEST FLAT WIDTH OF THE STOCKING, THE WIDTH OF THE TRAY AT ITS FORWARD END CORRESPONDING TO THE DESIRED LENGTH OF THE PACKAGE, LAYING A STOCKING IN THE TRAY, ENGAGING THE TOE OF SAID STOCKING IN A WINDING BAR POSITIONED TRANSVERSELY ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF SAID TRAY, ROTATING THE WINDING BAR AND THEREBY SIMULTANEOUSLY DRAWING THE STOCKING OUT OF THE TRAY AND FOLDING THE MARGINS OF THE STOCKING INWARDLY TO PRODUCE A ROLLED STOCKING FOLDED TO BE PACKAGE LENGTH, DRAWING A FLEXIBLE BAG OVER THE ROLLER STOCKING AND BAR, PLACING A TUBULAR CARTON OVER THE BAG AND WITHDRAWING THE STOCKING, BAG, AND CARTON AS A PACKAGE UNIT FROM THE WINDING BAR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
THE METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY ROLLING AND FOLDING WOMEN''S STOCKINGS TO FORM SMALL, COMPACT PACKS SUITABLE FOR DISPENSING IN COIN-OPERATED AUTOMATIC DISPENSERS WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING A GUIDE TRAY OF CHANNEL SHAPED CROSS SECTION, THE REAR END OF THE TRAY HAVING A WIDTH CORRESPONDING TO THE WIDEST FLAT WIDTH OF THE STOCKING, THE WIDTH OF THE TRAY AT ITS FORWARD END CORRESPONDING TO THE DESIRED LENGTH OF THE PACKAGE, LAYING A STOCKING IN THE TRAY, ENGAGING THE TOE OF SAID STOCKING IN A WINDING BAR POSITIONED TRANSVERSELY ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF SAID TRAY, ROTATING THE WINDING BAR AND THEREBY SIMULTANEOUSLY DRAWING THE STOCKING OUT OF THE TRAY AND FOLDING THE MARGINS OF THE STOCKING INWARDLY TO PRODUCE A ROLLED STOCKING FOLDED TO BE PACKAGE LENGTH, DRAWING A FLEXIBLE BAG OVER THE ROLLER STOCKING AND BAR, PLACING A TUBULAR CARTON OVER THE BAG AND WITHDRAWING THE STOCKING, BAG, AND CARTON AS A PACKAGE UNIT FROM THE WINDING BAR.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |