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Carton erector apparatus and process
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1965-03-16
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earle C Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/74; B31B50/76; B31B50/80; B31B2100/00; B31B2120/00; B31B2120/20; B31B2120/30; B31B2241/00; B31B2241/001; B31B50/81; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/901; Y10S493/909; Y10S493/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ERECTING A COLLAPSED FOLDING CARTON AND FOR LOCKING THE CARTON IN AN ERECT POSITION, SAID CARTON INCLUDING A HANDLE PORTION, A MULTI-CELL BODY PORTION, AND A CARTON LOCK COMPRISING MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND FEEDING THE HANDLE PORTION AT A UNIFORM SPEED, OPPOSED RECIPROCATING VACUUM PLATES OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND EXPAND SAID BODY PORTION INTO A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR STRUCTURE, STOP MEANS CARRIED BY SAID PLATES OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND BLOCK ADVANCE OF SAID BODY PORTION WHILE SAID HANDLE PORTION IS BEING ADVANCED AT SAID UNIFORM SPEED AND PLUNGER MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BODY PORTION OPERABLE TO ACTUATE SAID CARTON LOCK, SAID PLATES BEING TIMED RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS EFFECTIVE TO WITHDRAW SAID STOP MEANS AFTER SAID CARTON IS LOCKED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ERECTING A COLLAPSED FOLDING CARTON AND FOR LOCKING THE CARTON IN AN ERECT POSITION, SAID CARTON INCLUDING A HANDLE PORTION, A MULTI-CELL BODY PORTION, AND A CARTON LOCK COMPRISING MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND FEEDING THE HANDLE PORTION AT A UNIFORM SPEED, OPPOSED RECIPROCATING VACUUM PLATES OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND EXPAND SAID BODY PORTION INTO A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR STRUCTURE, STOP MEANS CARRIED BY SAID PLATES OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND BLOCK ADVANCE OF SAID BODY PORTION WHILE SAID HANDLE PORTION IS BEING ADVANCED AT SAID UNIFORM SPEED AND PLUNGER MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BODY PORTION OPERABLE TO ACTUATE SAID CARTON LOCK, SAID PLATES BEING TIMED RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF SAID PLUNGER MEANS EFFECTIVE TO WITHDRAW SAID STOP MEANS AFTER SAID CARTON IS LOCKED.
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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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |