US3318753A
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Tape applicator
Assignee: RALPH W EBERHART
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Filing: 1964-08-06
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1984-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F Whitlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; B65H35/002; B65H35/0026; B65H35/0033; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1788; Y10T156/1793; Y10T156/1795; Y10T156/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
TAPE APPLYING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING A CIRCULAR SECTOR CONFIGURATION, A HNAD-GRIP ELEMENT DEPENDING FROM ONE FACE OF SAID PLATE, A MEMBER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A ROLL OF TAPE WITH THE ROLL BEING FREE TO ROTATE AS TAPE IS WITHDRAWN THEREFROM, SAID MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID PLATE ADJACENT AND APEX THEREOF AND ON THE FACE OPPOSITE SAID HAND-GRIP ELEMENT, MEANS ADJACENT THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ARC OF SAID PLATE FOR LOCKING THE PIVOTAL POSITION OF SAID MEMBER WITH RELATION TO SAID PLATE, AND A TAPE-APPLYING HEAD PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID MMBER WITH RELATION TO SAID PLATE, SAID HEAD BEING ADAPTED TO ACCOMODATE TAPE FROM THE ROLL FOR APPLICATION TO A SURFACE, THE POSITIONAL ADJUSTABILITY OF SAID MEMBER WITH RELATION TO SAID PLATE AND THE FREEDOM FOR PIVOTAL MOTION OF SAID HEAD PERMITTING MANIPULATION OF SAID TAPE APPLYING APPARATUS IN OBSTRUCTED AREAS AND THE APPLICATION OF TAPE TO THE APEX AREA OF INTERSECTING KPLANE SURFACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
TAPE APPLYING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING A CIRCULAR SECTOR CONFIGURATION, A HNAD-GRIP ELEMENT DEPENDING FROM ONE FACE OF SAID PLATE, A MEMBER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A ROLL OF TAPE WITH THE ROLL BEING FREE TO ROTATE AS TAPE IS WITHDRAWN THEREFROM, SAID MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID PLATE ADJACENT AND APEX THEREOF AND ON THE FACE OPPOSITE SAID HAND-GRIP ELEMENT, MEANS ADJACENT THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ARC OF SAID PLATE FOR LOCKING THE PIVOTAL POSITION OF SAID MEMBER WITH RELATION TO SAID PLATE, AND A TAPE-APPLYING HEAD PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID MMBER WITH RELATION TO SAID PLATE, SAID HEAD BEING ADAPTED TO ACCOMODATE TAPE FROM THE ROLL FOR APPLICATION TO A SURFACE, THE POSITIONAL ADJUSTABILITY OF SAID MEMBER WITH RELATION TO SAID PLATE AND THE FREEDOM FOR PIVOTAL MOTION OF SAID HEAD PERMITTING MANIPULATION OF SAID TAPE APPLYING APPARATUS IN OBSTRUCTED AREAS AND THE APPLICATION OF TAPE TO THE APEX AREA OF INTERSECTING KPLANE SURFACES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A TAPE APPLYING APPARATUS AS CLAIMED IN CLAIM 1 IN WHICH THE TAPE-APPLYING HEAD CARRIES A REMOVABLE FELT WIPER SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE SURFACE RECEIVING THE TAPE AND ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE TAPE AT ITS POINT OF APPLICATION TO THE RECEIVING SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |