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Box opening machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-09
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin E Dresser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/26; B65B43/30; B65B43/305; B31; B31B; B31B2100/00; B31B2100/002; B31B2100/0024; B31B2120/00; B31B2120/30; B31B50/00; B31B50/74; B31B50/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A MACHINE FOR OPENING BOXES OF THE TYPE FORMED OF FOLDABLE SHEET MATERIAL IN WHICH THE BOXES ARE FOLDED FLAT IN MANUFACTURE TO PROVIDE OPPOSITE SIDE, END, AND BOTTOM WALLS SUPERIMPOSED AND INTERCONNECTED ALONG FOLD LINES TO DEFINE CORNERS, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A STATIONARY FRAME, A HOOPER MEANS SECURED TO SIAD FRAME FOR MAINTAINING A SUPPLY OF FLAT UNOPENED BOXES, CONVEYOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOPPER MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY CONVEYING THE BOXES ONE AT A TIME TO A PREDETERMINED POINT IN THE MACHINE, OSCILLATING HOOK MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND ERECTING ONE WALL OF THE BOXES, COOPERATING TRAVELING HOOK MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONVEYOR MEANS TO ENGAGE ANOTHER WALL OF THE BOXES FOR ERECTING THE WALLS AND FOR CONVEYING THE BOXES FORWARD FOR A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FOLLOWING THE CONVEYING ACTION OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID CONVEYOR MEANS AND SAID HOOK MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A MACHINE FOR OPENING BOXES OF THE TYPE FORMED OF FOLDABLE SHEET MATERIAL IN WHICH THE BOXES ARE FOLDED FLAT IN MANUFACTURE TO PROVIDE OPPOSITE SIDE, END, AND BOTTOM WALLS SUPERIMPOSED AND INTERCONNECTED ALONG FOLD LINES TO DEFINE CORNERS, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING A STATIONARY FRAME, A HOOPER MEANS SECURED TO SIAD FRAME FOR MAINTAINING A SUPPLY OF FLAT UNOPENED BOXES, CONVEYOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOPPER MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY CONVEYING THE BOXES ONE AT A TIME TO A PREDETERMINED POINT IN THE MACHINE, OSCILLATING HOOK MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND ERECTING ONE WALL OF THE BOXES, COOPERATING TRAVELING HOOK MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONVEYOR MEANS TO ENGAGE ANOTHER WALL OF THE BOXES FOR ERECTING THE WALLS AND FOR CONVEYING THE BOXES FORWARD FOR A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FOLLOWING THE CONVEYING ACTION OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS, AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID CONVEYOR MEANS AND SAID HOOK MEANS.
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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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |