US3357055A
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Packaging apparatus
Assignee: Union Camp Corp
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Filing: 1966-11-01
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin W Swezey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
PACKAGING APPARATUS FOR ENCLOSING AN ARTICLE IN A CONTAINER COMPRISING A CARD AND A PLASTIC MEMBER FITTING AROUND AN ARTICLE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING; A CARD MAGAZINE IN WHICH CARDS ARE ALIGNED TO BE PRESENTED IN ORDER; A HEATING STATION TO HEAT SAID PLASTIC MEMBER; A VACUUM DIE HAVING A RECESS SHAPED TO CORRESPOND TO THE ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED; AN ARM; PICKUP MEANS ON SAID ARM TO GRASP A CARD FROM SAID MAGAZINE; A SHAFT CONNECTED TO SAID ARM TO PIVOT SAID ARM; A PULLEY ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE THEREWITH; A BELT ENGAGING SAID PULLEY; A FIRST RECIPROCABLY OPERABLE CYLINDER AND PISTON CONNECTED TO SAID BELT TO MOVE SAID BELT LENGTHWISE AND THEREBY CAUSE SAID PULLEY AND SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE; A SECOND RECIPROCABLY OPERABLE CYLINDER AND PISTON CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND PISTON TO MOVE SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND PISTON IN ORDERTO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LENGTHWISE MOVEMENT OF SAID BELT SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ROTATION OF SAID PULLEY AND SAID SHAFT; FIRST CONTROL MEANS TO CONTROL RELATIVE MOVEMENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
PACKAGING APPARATUS FOR ENCLOSING AN ARTICLE IN A CONTAINER COMPRISING A CARD AND A PLASTIC MEMBER FITTING AROUND AN ARTICLE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING; A CARD MAGAZINE IN WHICH CARDS ARE ALIGNED TO BE PRESENTED IN ORDER; A HEATING STATION TO HEAT SAID PLASTIC MEMBER; A VACUUM DIE HAVING A RECESS SHAPED TO CORRESPOND TO THE ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED; AN ARM; PICKUP MEANS ON SAID ARM TO GRASP A CARD FROM SAID MAGAZINE; A SHAFT CONNECTED TO SAID ARM TO PIVOT SAID ARM; A PULLEY ATTACHED TO SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE THEREWITH; A BELT ENGAGING SAID PULLEY; A FIRST RECIPROCABLY OPERABLE CYLINDER AND PISTON CONNECTED TO SAID BELT TO MOVE SAID BELT LENGTHWISE AND THEREBY CAUSE SAID PULLEY AND SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE; A SECOND RECIPROCABLY OPERABLE CYLINDER AND PISTON CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND PISTON TO MOVE SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND PISTON IN ORDERTO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LENGTHWISE MOVEMENT OF SAID BELT SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ROTATION OF SAID PULLEY AND SAID SHAFT; FIRST CONTROL MEANS TO CONTROL RELATIVE MOVEMENT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |