US3287877A
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Loading fixture for skin-packaging machine
Assignee: COMET INTERNATIONAL Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-01
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1983-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Kostur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A LOADING FIXTURE FOR PLACING ARTICLES HAVING STABILITY IN REPOSE ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL SURFACE FOR PACKAGING THE ARTICLES IN A SKIN-PACKAGING MACHINE, SAID FIXTURE COMPRISING MEANS FORMING A FRAME, ME ANS FOR GUIDING SAID FRAME SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY IN TWO PLANES SPACED APART VERTICALLY AT LEAST A DISTANCE TO CLEAR THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF AN ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FRAME UPWARD FROM THE LOWER OF SAID PLANES TO THE UPPER OF SAID PLANES, AND JIG MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR PROVIDING LATERAL SUPPORT FOR SAID ARTICLES WHILE SAME ARE BEING PLACED FOR REPOSE IN SAID MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A LOADING FIXTURE FOR PLACING ARTICLES HAVING STABILITY IN REPOSE ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL SURFACE FOR PACKAGING THE ARTICLES IN A SKIN-PACKAGING MACHINE, SAID FIXTURE COMPRISING MEANS FORMING A FRAME, ME ANS FOR GUIDING SAID FRAME SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY IN TWO PLANES SPACED APART VERTICALLY AT LEAST A DISTANCE TO CLEAR THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF AN ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FRAME UPWARD FROM THE LOWER OF SAID PLANES TO THE UPPER OF SAID PLANES, AND JIG MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR PROVIDING LATERAL SUPPORT FOR SAID ARTICLES WHILE SAME ARE BEING PLACED FOR REPOSE IN SAID MACHINE.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |