US3264796A
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Bag and band stretcher
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roman M Tomczak
- 👤 Michael J Myles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/26; B65B43/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
IN A PORTABLE PACKAGING APPARATUS HAVING STRETCHING PLATENS FORMING A PROJECTING PASSAGE FOR OPENING FLATTENED FLEXIBLE FILM TUBING, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) A HEAD PEDESTAL, A PASSAGED BASE PORTION IN SAID HEAD PEDESTAL, MEANS IN SAID BASE PORTION FOR SECURING ONE END OF A STRUT, AND MEANS ON SAID HEAD PEDESTAL FOR MOUNTING A STRETCHING PLATEN; (B) A TAIL PEDESTAL, A PASSAGED BASE PORTION IN SAID TAIL PEDESTAL, AND MEANS IN SAID BASE PORTION FOR SECURING ONE END OF A STRUT; (C) A RIGID STRUT MEMBER SECURED TO THE HEAD PEDESTAL AND TO THE TAIL PEDESTAL, SAID STRUT MEMBER HAVING A BEARING SURFACE INTERMEDIATE SAID PEDESTALS; (D) A SLIDE POST MOVEABLY SECURED TO AND ADAPTED TO MOVE ON THE STRUT MEMBER BEARING SURFACE, SAID SLIDE POST HAVING A PASSAGED BASE PORTION, AND MEANS ON SAID SLIDE POST FOR MOUNTING A STRETCHING PLATEN; (E) A TREADLE AND COOPERATING CABLE AND PULLEY MEANS TO MOVE THE SLIDE POST ON THE STRUT BEARING SURFACE TO AND FROM THE HEAD PEDESTAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
IN A PORTABLE PACKAGING APPARATUS HAVING STRETCHING PLATENS FORMING A PROJECTING PASSAGE FOR OPENING FLATTENED FLEXIBLE FILM TUBING, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) A HEAD PEDESTAL, A PASSAGED BASE PORTION IN SAID HEAD PEDESTAL, MEANS IN SAID BASE PORTION FOR SECURING ONE END OF A STRUT, AND MEANS ON SAID HEAD PEDESTAL FOR MOUNTING A STRETCHING PLATEN; (B) A TAIL PEDESTAL, A PASSAGED BASE PORTION IN SAID TAIL PEDESTAL, AND MEANS IN SAID BASE PORTION FOR SECURING ONE END OF A STRUT; (C) A RIGID STRUT MEMBER SECURED TO THE HEAD PEDESTAL AND TO THE TAIL PEDESTAL, SAID STRUT MEMBER HAVING A BEARING SURFACE INTERMEDIATE SAID PEDESTALS; (D) A SLIDE POST MOVEABLY SECURED TO AND ADAPTED TO MOVE ON THE STRUT MEMBER BEARING SURFACE, SAID SLIDE POST HAVING A PASSAGED BASE PORTION, AND MEANS ON SAID SLIDE POST FOR MOUNTING A STRETCHING PLATEN; (E) A TREADLE AND COOPERATING CABLE AND PULLEY MEANS TO MOVE THE SLIDE POST ON THE STRUT BEARING SURFACE TO AND FROM THE HEAD PEDESTAL.
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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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |