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US3347017A
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Machine for fabricating containers
Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-04
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Allen
- 👤 Charles Z Monroe
- 👤 James F Earp
- 👤 Harry B Egleston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
IN A CONTAINER FABRICATING MACHINE A CONTAINER TOP HEATING MECHANISM COMPRISING: (A) A SUPPORT; (B) A CYLINDER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A MOVABLE PISTON ROD; (C) A SUPPORT ARM PIVOTABLE BY SAID PISTON ROD; (D) A TOP HEATER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT ARM; (E) A SHIELD ADAPTED TO CONCENTRATE HEAT FROM SAID TOP HEATER ONTO THE APPROPRIATE SEALING FLAPS OF A CONTAINER; (F) MEANS FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS UNDER SAID TOP HEATER; (G) GRADUALLY CONVERGING GUIDE RODS ADAPTED TO CAUSE SAID SEALING FLAMPS TO BE BROUGHT IN CLOSE RELATIVE PROXIMITY; (H) MEANS ADAPTED TO CONTROL SAID CYLINDER TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN SAID TOP HEATER CLOSE TO SAID CONTAINER SEALING FLAPS; (I) MEANS ADAPTED TO CONTROL SAID CYLINDER TO RETRACT SAID TOP HEATER WHEN SAID CONTAINER FABRICATING MACHINE IS STOPPED; AND (J) SAID HEATER COMPRISING: (1) FIRST HEATER ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO HEAT DIRECTLY THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE OUTER RIB PANELS OF SAID CONTAINER; AND (2) SECOND CHEVRON SHAPED HEATER ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO HEAT DIRECTLY THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE INNER RIB PANELS OF SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
IN A CONTAINER FABRICATING MACHINE A CONTAINER TOP HEATING MECHANISM COMPRISING: (A) A SUPPORT; (B) A CYLINDER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A MOVABLE PISTON ROD; (C) A SUPPORT ARM PIVOTABLE BY SAID PISTON ROD; (D) A TOP HEATER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT ARM; (E) A SHIELD ADAPTED TO CONCENTRATE HEAT FROM SAID TOP HEATER ONTO THE APPROPRIATE SEALING FLAPS OF A CONTAINER; (F) MEANS FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS UNDER SAID TOP HEATER; (G) GRADUALLY CONVERGING GUIDE RODS ADAPTED TO CAUSE SAID SEALING FLAMPS TO BE BROUGHT IN CLOSE RELATIVE PROXIMITY; (H) MEANS ADAPTED TO CONTROL SAID CYLINDER TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN SAID TOP HEATER CLOSE TO SAID CONTAINER SEALING FLAPS; (I) MEANS ADAPTED TO CONTROL SAID CYLINDER TO RETRACT SAID TOP HEATER WHEN SAID CONTAINER FABRICATING MACHINE IS STOPPED; AND (J) SAID HEATER COMPRISING: (1) FIRST HEATER ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO HEAT DIRECTLY THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE OUTER RIB PANELS OF SAID CONTAINER; AND (2) SECOND CHEVRON SHAPED HEATER ELEMENTS ADAPTED TO HEAT DIRECTLY THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE INNER RIB PANELS OF SAID CONTAINER.
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |