US3324537A
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Machine for assembling collars around the necks of bottles
Assignee: Solo Cup Operating Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-07
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1984-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul H Carter
- 👤 Thomas E Marion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C3/00; B65C3/06; B65C3/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53322; Y10T29/5333
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING COLLARS OVER THE NECKS OF BOTTLES COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SLEEVE, A RACK ROD AXIALLY MOVABLE WITHIN THE SLEEVE, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A TRANSVERSE SLOT EXTENDING THROUGH ITS WALL ON ONE SIDE, A PINION GEARS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOT IN MESHED RELATION WITH THE RACK ROD, A FINGER INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO THE PINION FOR PIVOTED MOVEMENT THEREWITH BETWEEN PROTRACTED AND RETRACTED POSITIONS, SAID FINGER BEING ADAPTED IN ITS PROTRACTED POSITION TO CLAMP AND HOLD AGAINST THE SLEEVE A COLLAR TO BE ASSEMBLED, AND TO BE RECESSED IN SAID SLOT IN ITS RETRACTED POSITION, MEANS FOR TRANSLATING THE SLEEVE AXIALLY TO AN EXTENDED POSITION WHILE THE FINGER IS IN ITS PROTRACTED POSITION AND FOR RETRACTING THE FINGER AFTER THE SLEEVE REACHES ITS EXTENDED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING BOTTLES RELATIVE TO THE SLEEVE IN COLLAR RECEIVING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING COLLARS OVER THE NECKS OF BOTTLES COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SLEEVE, A RACK ROD AXIALLY MOVABLE WITHIN THE SLEEVE, SAID SLEEVE HAVING A TRANSVERSE SLOT EXTENDING THROUGH ITS WALL ON ONE SIDE, A PINION GEARS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOT IN MESHED RELATION WITH THE RACK ROD, A FINGER INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO THE PINION FOR PIVOTED MOVEMENT THEREWITH BETWEEN PROTRACTED AND RETRACTED POSITIONS, SAID FINGER BEING ADAPTED IN ITS PROTRACTED POSITION TO CLAMP AND HOLD AGAINST THE SLEEVE A COLLAR TO BE ASSEMBLED, AND TO BE RECESSED IN SAID SLOT IN ITS RETRACTED POSITION, MEANS FOR TRANSLATING THE SLEEVE AXIALLY TO AN EXTENDED POSITION WHILE THE FINGER IS IN ITS PROTRACTED POSITION AND FOR RETRACTING THE FINGER AFTER THE SLEEVE REACHES ITS EXTENDED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING BOTTLES RELATIVE TO THE SLEEVE IN COLLAR RECEIVING POSITION.
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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) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |