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US3293736A
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Clipping apparatus for applying a clip around a bag end including gate means for positioning the bag end
Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1965-06-28
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maynard J G Tipper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53787
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A CLIPPING APPARATUS ADAPTED TO SECURE A CLIP ABOUT AN ARTICLE, MEANS FOR URGING A CLIP ALONG A PATH OF TRAVEL TOWARD A CLIPPING POINT, A DIE AT SAID POINT ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CLIP FOR DEFORMING SAID CLIP ABOUT SUCH ARTICLE, A DIE HOLDER SUPPORTING SAID DIE AT A POINT IN SAID PATH, A GATE COOPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID DIE HOLDER FOR DEFINING AN ARTICLE RECEIVING SPACE BETWEEN SAID GATE AND SAID DIE HOLDER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID GATE FOR MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION LATERALLY AWAY FROM SAID PATH IN ONE DIRECTION, AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID DIE HOLDER FOR LATERALLY MOVEMENT AWAY FROM SAID PATH IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, WHEREBY A RELATIVELY LARGE SPACE IS PROVIDED BETWEEN SAID GATE AND SAID DIE HOLDER FOR RECEIVING SUCH ARTICLE THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A CLIPPING APPARATUS ADAPTED TO SECURE A CLIP ABOUT AN ARTICLE, MEANS FOR URGING A CLIP ALONG A PATH OF TRAVEL TOWARD A CLIPPING POINT, A DIE AT SAID POINT ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY SAID CLIP FOR DEFORMING SAID CLIP ABOUT SUCH ARTICLE, A DIE HOLDER SUPPORTING SAID DIE AT A POINT IN SAID PATH, A GATE COOPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID DIE HOLDER FOR DEFINING AN ARTICLE RECEIVING SPACE BETWEEN SAID GATE AND SAID DIE HOLDER, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID GATE FOR MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION LATERALLY AWAY FROM SAID PATH IN ONE DIRECTION, AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID DIE HOLDER FOR LATERALLY MOVEMENT AWAY FROM SAID PATH IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, WHEREBY A RELATIVELY LARGE SPACE IS PROVIDED BETWEEN SAID GATE AND SAID DIE HOLDER FOR RECEIVING SUCH ARTICLE THEREIN.
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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |