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US3248848A
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Wrapping machine
Assignee: Franklin Electric Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-27
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1982-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Littlefield Carl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/06; B65B11/08; B65B11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A MACHINE FOR WRAPPING ARTICLES IN A PROTECTIVE FILM, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A SUPPLY OF FILM, A WRAPING MECHANISM, FEED MECHANISM FOR TRANSPORTING FILM FROM THE SUPPLY OF SAID WRAPPIONG MECHANISM AND MAINTAINING A CONSTANT TENSION ON THE FILM DURING THE WRAPPING OPERATION, SAID WRAPPING MECHANISM INCLUDING MEANS FOR POSSITIONING AN ARTICLE TO BE WRAPPED ON TOP OF AN END OF THE FILM, MEANS FOR FOLDING THE TAUT FILM AROUND THE ARTICLE TO OVERLAP SAID END, MEANS FOR TACK SEALING THE OVERLAPPED PORTIONS OF THE FILM, AND MEANS FOR SEVERING THE PORTION OF THE FILM AROUND THE ARTICLE FROM THE SUPPLY OF FILM AFTER THE FILM HAS BEEN TACK SEALED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A MACHINE FOR WRAPPING ARTICLES IN A PROTECTIVE FILM, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A SUPPLY OF FILM, A WRAPING MECHANISM, FEED MECHANISM FOR TRANSPORTING FILM FROM THE SUPPLY OF SAID WRAPPIONG MECHANISM AND MAINTAINING A CONSTANT TENSION ON THE FILM DURING THE WRAPPING OPERATION, SAID WRAPPING MECHANISM INCLUDING MEANS FOR POSSITIONING AN ARTICLE TO BE WRAPPED ON TOP OF AN END OF THE FILM, MEANS FOR FOLDING THE TAUT FILM AROUND THE ARTICLE TO OVERLAP SAID END, MEANS FOR TACK SEALING THE OVERLAPPED PORTIONS OF THE FILM, AND MEANS FOR SEVERING THE PORTION OF THE FILM AROUND THE ARTICLE FROM THE SUPPLY OF FILM AFTER THE FILM HAS BEEN TACK SEALED.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |