US3345801A
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Auxiliary unit for packaging machine
Assignee: Solo Cup Operating Corp
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Filing: 1965-01-04
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2807; B65B7/2842
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A MACHINE FOR APPLYING LIDS TO CONTAINERS COMPRISING A CONTAINER SUPPORTED AT A DEFINED STATION, A HOLDER FOR A GROUP OF CONTAINER LIDS, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY FEEDING THE LIDS ONE BY ONE FROM THE HOLDER, A PLATFORM OVERLYING THE CONTAINER SUPPORT FOR RECEIVING LIDS FED FROM THE HOLDER BY SAID MEANS, A LID RETAINING PLATE OVERLYING THE PLATEN ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE HOLDER TO SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE TOP OF LIDS AS THEY ARE RECEIVED BY THE PLATFORM, A RECIPROCATABLY PLATEN OVERLYING SAID PLATFORM, SAID PLATFORM HAVING AN OPENING FOR THE DISCHARGE OF LIDS RECEIVED BY THE PLATFORM, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING THE PLATEN TO MOVE THE LIDS ON THE PLATFORM OVER SAID OPENING, DETENTS ADJACENT THE OPENING TO CONTACT THE EDGES OF THE LIDS IN SAID OPENING AND RESTRAIN THEM FRICTIONALLY FROM PASSING THERETHROUGH UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY ALONE, A RECIP-
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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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |