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Method of inserting gaskets in bottle caps
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1965-02-10
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1985-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph H Whitney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:33
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D51/00; B21D51/16; B21D51/38; B21D51/44; B21D51/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49828; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53039; Y10T29/53061; Y10T29/53478
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A METHOD OF INSERTING ANNULAR GASKETS INTO BOTTLE CAPS HAVING A TOP PANEL AND A DEPENDING ANNULAR SKIRT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MOVING A CONTINUOUS LINE OF BOTTLE CAPS IN INVERTED POSITION ALONG A FIRST PATH, RELEASABLY SUPPORTING A GASKET IN A VERTICALLY INCLINED READY POSITION PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY INTO THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF CAPS MOVING ALONG SAID FIRST PATH, TRAPPING THE GASKET IN SAID READY POSITION AGAINST A FIRST CAP IN SAID CONTINUOUS LINE TO PULL THE GASKET FREE FROM ITS RELEASABLE SUPPORT BY MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CAP BEYOND SAID READY POSITION, AND DEPOSITING THE RELEASED GASKET INTO THE NEXT SUCCESSIVE CAP IN SAID CONTINUOUS LINE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A METHOD OF INSERTING ANNULAR GASKETS INTO BOTTLE CAPS HAVING A TOP PANEL AND A DEPENDING ANNULAR SKIRT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MOVING A CONTINUOUS LINE OF BOTTLE CAPS IN INVERTED POSITION ALONG A FIRST PATH, RELEASABLY SUPPORTING A GASKET IN A VERTICALLY INCLINED READY POSITION PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY INTO THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF CAPS MOVING ALONG SAID FIRST PATH, TRAPPING THE GASKET IN SAID READY POSITION AGAINST A FIRST CAP IN SAID CONTINUOUS LINE TO PULL THE GASKET FREE FROM ITS RELEASABLE SUPPORT BY MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CAP BEYOND SAID READY POSITION, AND DEPOSITING THE RELEASED GASKET INTO THE NEXT SUCCESSIVE CAP IN SAID CONTINUOUS LINE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2386797A
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GB642994A
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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) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |