US3286497A
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Reciprocating multiple die device for can cutoff and flanging by magnetic impulse
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-05
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John T Cary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:40
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D26/00; B21D26/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN APPARATUS FOR DIVIDING A MOVING TUBE INTO PREDETERMINED LENGTHS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A FIXED TUBE SUPPORT, MEANS FOR ADVANCING A TUBE ALONG SAID TUBE SUPPORT, A PAIR OF COOPERATING DIE HALVES, FIRST DIE HALF MOVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID DIE HALVES INTO AND OUT OF TUBE CLAMPING RELATION, SECOND DIE HALF MOVING MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID DIE HALVES LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TUBE SUPPORT, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TUBE ADVANCING MEANS AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND DIE HALF MOVING MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID DIE HALVES AND LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TUBE SUPPORT IN TIMED RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF A TUBE OVER SAID TUBE SUPPORT, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TUBE SUPPORT FOR OUTWARDLY EXPANDING A TUBE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID DIE HALVES WITH SAID DIE HALVES BEING CLOSED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
AN APPARATUS FOR DIVIDING A MOVING TUBE INTO PREDETERMINED LENGTHS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A FIXED TUBE SUPPORT, MEANS FOR ADVANCING A TUBE ALONG SAID TUBE SUPPORT, A PAIR OF COOPERATING DIE HALVES, FIRST DIE HALF MOVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID DIE HALVES INTO AND OUT OF TUBE CLAMPING RELATION, SECOND DIE HALF MOVING MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID DIE HALVES LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TUBE SUPPORT, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TUBE ADVANCING MEANS AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND DIE HALF MOVING MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID DIE HALVES AND LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID TUBE SUPPORT IN TIMED RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF A TUBE OVER SAID TUBE SUPPORT, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TUBE SUPPORT FOR OUTWARDLY EXPANDING A TUBE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID DIE HALVES WITH SAID DIE HALVES BEING CLOSED.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |