US3284984A
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Making individual condiment packages
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Cloud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B9/00; B65B9/02; B65B9/04; B65B9/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
PACKAGE-FORMING AND FILLING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR MOVING PAST A FILLING STATION A SHEET HAVING POCKETS FORMED THEREIN, WITH THE POCKETS OPENING UPWARDLY AS THEY PASS THE FILLING STATION, MEANS FOR APPLYING A SECOND SHEET OVER THE POCKETS AND SEALING IT TO THE PORTIONS OF THE FIRST SHEET SURROUNDING THE POCKETS, AND MEANS FOR FILLING THE POCKETS PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION OF THE SECOND SHEET COMPRISING A CONVEYOR BELT, A HOPPER OVER THE CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A SPOUT TERMINATING SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE CONVEYOR BELT TO APPLY A WINDROW OF MATERIAL FROM THE HOPPER ALONG THE CONVEYOR BELT AS THE BELT MOVES, SAID BELT MOVING THE WINDOW TO THE FILLING STATION AND DOUBLING BACK THEREFROM THE DUMP THE WINDROW, AND MEANS FOR MOV-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
PACKAGE-FORMING AND FILLING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR MOVING PAST A FILLING STATION A SHEET HAVING POCKETS FORMED THEREIN, WITH THE POCKETS OPENING UPWARDLY AS THEY PASS THE FILLING STATION, MEANS FOR APPLYING A SECOND SHEET OVER THE POCKETS AND SEALING IT TO THE PORTIONS OF THE FIRST SHEET SURROUNDING THE POCKETS, AND MEANS FOR FILLING THE POCKETS PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION OF THE SECOND SHEET COMPRISING A CONVEYOR BELT, A HOPPER OVER THE CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A SPOUT TERMINATING SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE CONVEYOR BELT TO APPLY A WINDROW OF MATERIAL FROM THE HOPPER ALONG THE CONVEYOR BELT AS THE BELT MOVES, SAID BELT MOVING THE WINDOW TO THE FILLING STATION AND DOUBLING BACK THEREFROM THE DUMP THE WINDROW, AND MEANS FOR MOV-
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |