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Apparatus for applying to containers closure blanks having locking bands
Assignee: W H SWANSON AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-31
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1983-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur N Monaco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:13
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/02; B67B3/10; B67B3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SEALING A BOTTLE-LIKE CONTAINER WITH AN EXTERNAL FINISH ABOUT ITS NECK BY PRESSING A SKIRTED AND CROWNED CLOSURE BLANK OVER THE CONTAINER NECK, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTINUOUSLY ROTATABLE, VERTICALLY SHIFTABLE SPINNING HEAD ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ABOVE AND IN CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CLOSURE BLANK WHEN THE LATTER IS LOOSELY AND TELESCOPICALLY APPLIED OVER THE CONTAINER NECK, SAID HEAD INCLUDING A SUSPENSION PLATE ESTABLISHING THEREBENEATH A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED REVOLVING SPINNING STATIONS, IDENTICAL SPINNING INSTRUMENTALITIES AT EACH SPINNING STATION AND EACH INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED AND RADIALLY EXTENDING SPINDLE-SUPPORTING LEVER ARM, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE OUTER END OF SAID LEVER ARM TO SAID PLATE FOR LIMITED SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A SPINDLE FIXEDLY SECURED TO AND DEPENDING FROM THE INNER END OF SAID LEVER ARM, A SPINNING WHEEL FREELY AND ROTATABLE MOUNTED ON SAID SPINDLE, SAID LEVER ARM BEING INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE BETWEEN A LOWERED POSITION WHEREIN THE SPINNING WHEEL IS REMOVED FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SKIRT PORTION OF THE CLOSURE BLANK AND A RAISED POSITION WHEREIN THE SPINNING WHEEL ENGAGES SAID SKIRT PORTION AND SPINS THE SAME INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID EXTERNAL FINISH, A ROLLER MOUNTED FOR AXIAL SHIFTING MOVEMENT ON THE INNER END
Claim 2
Independent Claim
208 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SEALING A BOTTLE-LIKE CONTAINER WITH AN EXTERNAL FINISH ABOUT ITS NECK BY PRESSING A SKIRTED AND CROWNED CLOSURE BLANK OVER THE CONTAINER NECK, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTINUOUSLY ROTATABLE, VERTICALLY SHIFTABLE SPINNING HEAD ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ABOVE AND IN CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CLOSURE BLANK WHEN THE LATTER IS LOOSELY AND TELESCOPICALLY APPLIED OVER THE CONTAINER NECK, SAID HEAD INCLUDING A SUSPENSION PLATE ESTABLISHING THEREBENEATH A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED REVOLVING SPINNING STATIONS, IDENTICAL SPINNING INSTRUMENTALITIES AT EACH SPINNING STATION AND EACH INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED AND RADIALLY EXTENDING SPINDLE-SUPPORTING LEVER ARM, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE OUTER END OF SAID LEVER ARM TO SAID PLATE FOR LIMITED SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A SPINDLE FIXEDLY SECURED TO AND DEPENDING FROM THE INNER END OF SAID LEVER ARM, A SPINNING WHEEL FREELY AND ROTATABLE MOUNTED ON SAID SPINDLE, SAID LEVER ARM BEING INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE BETWEEN A LOWERED POSITION WHEREIN THE SPINNING WHEEL IS REMOVED FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SKIRT PORTION OF THE CLOSURE BLANK AND A RAISED POSITION WHEREIN THE SPINNING WHEEL ENGAGES SAID SKIRT PORTION AND SPINS THE SAME INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID EXTERNAL FINISH, A ROLLER MOUNTED FOR AXIAL SHIFTING MOVEMENT ON THE INNER END
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |