US3261734A
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Method and apparatus for applying indicia to plastic bottles and the like
Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-08-13
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1982-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur A Long
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C3/00; B65C3/26; B41; B41F; B41F16/00; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1705; Y10T156/1707; Y10T156/171
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
FOR APPLYING INDICIA TO PREFORMED CONTAINERS MADE OF STIFF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WHICH CAN BE SOFTENED WITH HEAT, THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES FEEDING THE CONTAINERS SUCCESSIVELY ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, AT ONE LOCATION ALONG SAID PATH APPLYING INDICIA TO SURFACES OF SUCCESSIVE CONTAINERS, SUBJECTING EACH CONTAINER TO INFLATION WHILE THE INDICIA IS BEING APPLIED TO IT, AND IN ADVANCE OF SAID LOCATION HEATING EACH CONTAINER SO THAT SAID INFLATION PRESSES OUTWARDLY ON SAID SURFACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
FOR APPLYING INDICIA TO PREFORMED CONTAINERS MADE OF STIFF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WHICH CAN BE SOFTENED WITH HEAT, THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES FEEDING THE CONTAINERS SUCCESSIVELY ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH, AT ONE LOCATION ALONG SAID PATH APPLYING INDICIA TO SURFACES OF SUCCESSIVE CONTAINERS, SUBJECTING EACH CONTAINER TO INFLATION WHILE THE INDICIA IS BEING APPLIED TO IT, AND IN ADVANCE OF SAID LOCATION HEATING EACH CONTAINER SO THAT SAID INFLATION PRESSES OUTWARDLY ON SAID SURFACES.
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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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |