US3344740A
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Tape feeding machine with tension controlled supply spool
Assignee: Package Containers Inc
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Filing: 1965-12-16
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank E Hilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H23/00; B65H23/04; B65H23/18; B65H23/182; B65H23/185; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FEEDING WIRE REINFORCED PAPER TAPE, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING PLATE; A SUPPLY SPOOL FOR CARRYING A SUPPLY OF SAID TAPE ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING PLATE; A MOTOR CONNECTED IN DRIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SPOOL; A FIRST GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID SPOOL AND ON WHICH SAID TAPE IS SUPPORTED; A SECOND GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID FIRST GUIDE MEANS AND UNDER WHICH SAID TAPE PASSES; A FIRST PULLEY FIXEDLY MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID SECOND GUIDE MEANS AND OVER WHICH SAID TAPE IS TRAINED; A TENSIONING ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE END THEREOF BELOW SAID FIRST AND SECOND GUIDE MEANS; A SECOND PULLEY ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID TENSIONING ARM AND UNDER WHICH SAID TAPE FROM SAID FIRST PULLEY SUPPORTING PASSES; A THIRD PULLEY FIXEDLY MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID TENSIONING ARM AND OVER WHICH SAID TAPE PASSES ON ITS WAY TO A TAPE CONSUMING APPARATUS; A FIRST CIRCUIT INCLUDING A NORMALLY-OPEN SWITCH ADAPTED ON CLOSURE TO ENERGIZE SAID MOTOR AND UNWIND TAPE FROM SAID SUPPLY SPOOL, SAID NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH HAVING AN OPERATING MEMBER;
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FEEDING WIRE REINFORCED PAPER TAPE, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING PLATE; A SUPPLY SPOOL FOR CARRYING A SUPPLY OF SAID TAPE ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING PLATE; A MOTOR CONNECTED IN DRIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SPOOL; A FIRST GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID SPOOL AND ON WHICH SAID TAPE IS SUPPORTED; A SECOND GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID FIRST GUIDE MEANS AND UNDER WHICH SAID TAPE PASSES; A FIRST PULLEY FIXEDLY MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID SECOND GUIDE MEANS AND OVER WHICH SAID TAPE IS TRAINED; A TENSIONING ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE END THEREOF BELOW SAID FIRST AND SECOND GUIDE MEANS; A SECOND PULLEY ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID TENSIONING ARM AND UNDER WHICH SAID TAPE FROM SAID FIRST PULLEY SUPPORTING PASSES; A THIRD PULLEY FIXEDLY MOUNTED FORWARDLY OF SAID TENSIONING ARM AND OVER WHICH SAID TAPE PASSES ON ITS WAY TO A TAPE CONSUMING APPARATUS; A FIRST CIRCUIT INCLUDING A NORMALLY-OPEN SWITCH ADAPTED ON CLOSURE TO ENERGIZE SAID MOTOR AND UNWIND TAPE FROM SAID SUPPLY SPOOL, SAID NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH HAVING AN OPERATING MEMBER;
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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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |