US3350834A
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High-speed banding of envelopes and the like
Assignee: United States Envelope Co
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Filing: 1961-12-12
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1981-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent E Heywood
- 👤 Albert H Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN A HIGH SPEED BANDING OF SUCCESSIVELY-COLLECTED PACKS OF ENVELOPS OR THE LIKE, WHEREIN A LIMITED TRANSLATORY MOVEMENT OF EACH PACK IS USED FOR ITS FRONT FACE PICK-UP AND TRANSPORT OF AN ADHESIVE-TIPPED BAND DISPOSED ACROSS THE PACK PATH, SUCH THAT OPPOSITE BAND EXTENSIONS BEYOND SAID FACE, FROM ENCOUNTER WITH OPPOSED SURFACES CLOSELY FLANKING SAID PATH, ARE FOLDED BACK OVER OPPOSITE FRONT EDGES OF THE MOVING PACK, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH CONSISTS IN PROCURING BY AND DURING EACH PACK''S SAID MOVEMENT THE INWARD DEFLECTION OF BOTH ENDS OF ITS SO-FOLDED BAND EXTENSIONS INTO OVERLAPPED BUT UNSTUCK RELATION BEHIND SAID PACK''S REAR FACE, LEAVING EACH SO-CONDITIONED PACK IN THE LINE OF PACK MOVEMENT, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN A HIGH SPEED BANDING OF SUCCESSIVELY-COLLECTED PACKS OF ENVELOPS OR THE LIKE, WHEREIN A LIMITED TRANSLATORY MOVEMENT OF EACH PACK IS USED FOR ITS FRONT FACE PICK-UP AND TRANSPORT OF AN ADHESIVE-TIPPED BAND DISPOSED ACROSS THE PACK PATH, SUCH THAT OPPOSITE BAND EXTENSIONS BEYOND SAID FACE, FROM ENCOUNTER WITH OPPOSED SURFACES CLOSELY FLANKING SAID PATH, ARE FOLDED BACK OVER OPPOSITE FRONT EDGES OF THE MOVING PACK, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH CONSISTS IN PROCURING BY AND DURING EACH PACK''S SAID MOVEMENT THE INWARD DEFLECTION OF BOTH ENDS OF ITS SO-FOLDED BAND EXTENSIONS INTO OVERLAPPED BUT UNSTUCK RELATION BEHIND SAID PACK''S REAR FACE, LEAVING EACH SO-CONDITIONED PACK IN THE LINE OF PACK MOVEMENT, AND
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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) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |