US3241292A
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Case opening machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-04
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1982-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Berney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/38; B65B43/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A CASE OPENING MACHINE: (A) A CONVEYOR HAVING A REACH DISPOSED TO RECEIVE A CASE, THE LATTER BEING PROVIDED WITH LEADING AND TRAILING END FLAPS AND A PAIR OF SIDE FLAPS; (B) MEANS OPERABLE FOR ADVANCING THE REACH CONTINUOUSLY DURING OPERATION OF THE MACHINE; (C) A STOP MECHANISM DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF THE CASE BEING ADVANCED BY THE REACH FOR TEMPORARILY ARRESTING FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CASE; (D) A FLAP-OPENING SWING ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ABOVE THE REACH FOR SWINGING BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, AND HAVING A HOOK DISPOSED TO FOLD THE LEADING END FLAP OF THE ARRESTED CASE OUTWARDLY RELATIVE TO THE CASE, WHEN THIS SWING ARM IS SWUNG ABOUT ITS PIVOT INTO LOWERED POSITION; (E) MEANS OPERABLE TO FREE THE ARRESTED CASE FROM THE STOP MECHANISM, WHEREBY THE CASE WILL BE FREE TO BE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A CASE OPENING MACHINE: (A) A CONVEYOR HAVING A REACH DISPOSED TO RECEIVE A CASE, THE LATTER BEING PROVIDED WITH LEADING AND TRAILING END FLAPS AND A PAIR OF SIDE FLAPS; (B) MEANS OPERABLE FOR ADVANCING THE REACH CONTINUOUSLY DURING OPERATION OF THE MACHINE; (C) A STOP MECHANISM DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF THE CASE BEING ADVANCED BY THE REACH FOR TEMPORARILY ARRESTING FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CASE; (D) A FLAP-OPENING SWING ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ABOVE THE REACH FOR SWINGING BETWEEN RAISED AND LOWERED POSITIONS, AND HAVING A HOOK DISPOSED TO FOLD THE LEADING END FLAP OF THE ARRESTED CASE OUTWARDLY RELATIVE TO THE CASE, WHEN THIS SWING ARM IS SWUNG ABOUT ITS PIVOT INTO LOWERED POSITION; (E) MEANS OPERABLE TO FREE THE ARRESTED CASE FROM THE STOP MECHANISM, WHEREBY THE CASE WILL BE FREE TO BE
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |