US3249024A
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Method and apparatus for assembling cartons
Assignee: Machinery Development Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-08
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1981-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas B Shiu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:14
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/60; B31B50/62; B31B50/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ARTICLES HAVING SECTIONS TO BE JOINED TOGETHER AND A HEAT RESPONSIVE ADHESIVE MATERIAL ON AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SECTIONS, COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVEYING SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL, MEANS ADJACENT SAID PATH OF TRAVEL FOR PROVIDING AND CONTINUOUSLY HEATING A FLOW OF GAS, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ARTICLES MOVING ALONG SAID PATH OF TRAVEL FOR DIRECTING THE FLOW OF HEATED GAS AGAINST PREDETERMINED AREAS OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SECTIONS OF SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES AND FOR EXHAUSTING THE FLOW OF HEATED GAS IN THE ABSENCE OF AN ARTICLE TO A LOCATION REMOTE FROM SAID PATH OF TRAVEL, AND MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID PATH OF TRAVEL FOR RELATIVELY FORCING SAID SECTIONS OF SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER FOR CAUSING THE HEAT RESPONSIVE ADHESIVE MATERIAL TO JOIN SAID SECTIONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ARTICLES HAVING SECTIONS TO BE JOINED TOGETHER AND A HEAT RESPONSIVE ADHESIVE MATERIAL ON AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SECTIONS, COMPRISING MEANS FOR CONVEYING SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL, MEANS ADJACENT SAID PATH OF TRAVEL FOR PROVIDING AND CONTINUOUSLY HEATING A FLOW OF GAS, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ARTICLES MOVING ALONG SAID PATH OF TRAVEL FOR DIRECTING THE FLOW OF HEATED GAS AGAINST PREDETERMINED AREAS OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SECTIONS OF SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES AND FOR EXHAUSTING THE FLOW OF HEATED GAS IN THE ABSENCE OF AN ARTICLE TO A LOCATION REMOTE FROM SAID PATH OF TRAVEL, AND MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID PATH OF TRAVEL FOR RELATIVELY FORCING SAID SECTIONS OF SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER FOR CAUSING THE HEAT RESPONSIVE ADHESIVE MATERIAL TO JOIN SAID SECTIONS.
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 |