US3246448A
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Container closing apparatus
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1962-01-10
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1982-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr John J Amic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/10; B65B51/18; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/162; B65B7/164; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/465; Y10T83/4766
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
APPARATUS FOR CLOSING CONTAINERS COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST ENDLESS CHAIN OF SEALING DIES, (B) A SECOND ENDLESS CHAIN OF MATCHING SEALING DIES ADAPTED TO HOLD SAID CONTAINERS, SAID CHAINS OF MATCHING SEALING DIES BEING MOVABLE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE OF TRAVEL, (C) A CLOSING STATION AT WHICH OPPOSED MATCHING DIES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CHAINS TRAVEL TOGETHER IN SUBSTANTIALLY MESHED RELATIONSHIP THROUGH A LINEAR DISTANCE, (D) SYNCHRONIZED DRIVING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING SAID CHAINS OF MATCHING SEALING DIES AT THE SAME RATE OF TRAVEL,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
APPARATUS FOR CLOSING CONTAINERS COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST ENDLESS CHAIN OF SEALING DIES, (B) A SECOND ENDLESS CHAIN OF MATCHING SEALING DIES ADAPTED TO HOLD SAID CONTAINERS, SAID CHAINS OF MATCHING SEALING DIES BEING MOVABLE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE OF TRAVEL, (C) A CLOSING STATION AT WHICH OPPOSED MATCHING DIES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CHAINS TRAVEL TOGETHER IN SUBSTANTIALLY MESHED RELATIONSHIP THROUGH A LINEAR DISTANCE, (D) SYNCHRONIZED DRIVING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING SAID CHAINS OF MATCHING SEALING DIES AT THE SAME RATE OF TRAVEL,
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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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |