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Machine for removing scrap parts from gaps
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-04
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald O Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 06:46
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B19/00; A44B19/42; A44B19/58; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/929; Y10S83/953; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/371; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/25; Y10T24/2502; Y10T24/2504; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49782; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5101; Y10T29/52; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/02; Y10T83/0304; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2074; Y10T83/2083; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A MACHINE FOR REMOVING SCRAP PARTS FROM A ZIPPER STRIP WHICH CONSISTS OF A PAIR OF TAPES HAVING IN TERENGAGED FASTENING ELEMENTS OF THE COIL FILAMENT TYPE ATTACHED THERETO WITH GAPS PROVIDED AT SPACED INTERVALS WHERE THE HEAD PORTIONS OF A PLURALITY OF COIL CONVOLUTIONS ARE CUT AWAY LEAVING THE HEEL PORTIONS AS SCRAP PARTS ATTACHED TO THE TAPES, THE COMBINATION OF (A) A SUPPORTING BED FOR THE ZIPPER STRINGER; (B) A BLADE-LIKE POSITIONING MEMBER PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BED AND DIMENSIONED TO FIT SNUGLY IN ONE OF SAID GAPS; (C) STRIPPING FINGERS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BLADE HAVING POINTED ENDS ADAPTED TO HOOK INTO SAID HEEL PORTIONS; (D) MEANS FOR RIGIDLY MOUNTING SAID FINGERS SO THAT THEIR POINTED ENDS PROJECT INTO THE LINE OF SAID HEEL PORTIONS; AND (E) SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID BED AND BLADE IN A DIRECTION LENGTHWISE OF THE ZIPPER STRIP TO REMOVE THE SCRAP PARTS ALONG SAID GAPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A MACHINE FOR REMOVING SCRAP PARTS FROM A ZIPPER STRIP WHICH CONSISTS OF A PAIR OF TAPES HAVING IN TERENGAGED FASTENING ELEMENTS OF THE COIL FILAMENT TYPE ATTACHED THERETO WITH GAPS PROVIDED AT SPACED INTERVALS WHERE THE HEAD PORTIONS OF A PLURALITY OF COIL CONVOLUTIONS ARE CUT AWAY LEAVING THE HEEL PORTIONS AS SCRAP PARTS ATTACHED TO THE TAPES, THE COMBINATION OF (A) A SUPPORTING BED FOR THE ZIPPER STRINGER; (B) A BLADE-LIKE POSITIONING MEMBER PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BED AND DIMENSIONED TO FIT SNUGLY IN ONE OF SAID GAPS; (C) STRIPPING FINGERS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BLADE HAVING POINTED ENDS ADAPTED TO HOOK INTO SAID HEEL PORTIONS; (D) MEANS FOR RIGIDLY MOUNTING SAID FINGERS SO THAT THEIR POINTED ENDS PROJECT INTO THE LINE OF SAID HEEL PORTIONS; AND (E) SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID BED AND BLADE IN A DIRECTION LENGTHWISE OF THE ZIPPER STRIP TO REMOVE THE SCRAP PARTS ALONG SAID GAPS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |