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US3333361A
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Plastic tree band
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1965-03-05
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas S Manak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A METHOD FOR PROTECTING A TREE MEMBER WHICH COMPRISING WINDING A PLASTIC FILM BAND HAVING A CRIMPED UPPER EDGE AND AN UNCRIMPED LOWER EDGE ALONG ITS LENGTH AROUND THE TREE MEMBER IN A TOP TO BOTTOM DIRECTION WITH THE CRIMPED EDGE PORTIONS OF THE FILM OVERLAPPING THE UNCRIMPED EDGE PORTIONS OF THE FILM AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE TREE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
60 words
A METHOD FOR PROTECTING A TREE MEMBER WHICH COMPRISING WINDING A PLASTIC FILM BAND HAVING A CRIMPED UPPER EDGE AND AN UNCRIMPED LOWER EDGE ALONG ITS LENGTH AROUND THE TREE MEMBER IN A TOP TO BOTTOM DIRECTION WITH THE CRIMPED EDGE PORTIONS OF THE FILM OVERLAPPING THE UNCRIMPED EDGE PORTIONS OF THE FILM AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE TREE MEMBER.
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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |