US3245203A
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Machine for automatically closing and stapling boxes
Assignee: UNION MALLEABLE Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1964-01-28
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Miller
- 👤 Robert E Abrams
- 👤 Ronald A Dapper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN A MACHINE FOR FOLDING AND STAPLING THE CLOSURE FLAPS OF BOXES PROVIDED WITH FRONT, REAR AND SIDE CLOSURE FLAPS, MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID FLAPS, MEANS FOR STAPLING THE CLOSED FLAPS TOGETHER, A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ENDLESS CONVEYING MEANS HAVING AN UPPER RUN WHICH CARRIES THE BOXES PAST SAID FLAP CLOSING MEANS TOWARD SAID STAPLING MEANS, SAID STAPLING MEANS WHEN ACTUATED EXERTING PRESSURE TO RETAIN SAID BOXES DURING SAID STAPLING OPERATION WITHOUT ARRESTING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID UPPER RUN OF SAID CONVEYING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE BOXES FROM SAID MACHINE AFTER SAID STAPLING OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN A MACHINE FOR FOLDING AND STAPLING THE CLOSURE FLAPS OF BOXES PROVIDED WITH FRONT, REAR AND SIDE CLOSURE FLAPS, MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID FLAPS, MEANS FOR STAPLING THE CLOSED FLAPS TOGETHER, A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ENDLESS CONVEYING MEANS HAVING AN UPPER RUN WHICH CARRIES THE BOXES PAST SAID FLAP CLOSING MEANS TOWARD SAID STAPLING MEANS, SAID STAPLING MEANS WHEN ACTUATED EXERTING PRESSURE TO RETAIN SAID BOXES DURING SAID STAPLING OPERATION WITHOUT ARRESTING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID UPPER RUN OF SAID CONVEYING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE BOXES FROM SAID MACHINE AFTER SAID STAPLING OPERATION.
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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 |