US3357700A
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Blank feeder with adjustable stack holder
Assignee: Crathern and Smith Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-21
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1983-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Bradicich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/24; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/02; B31B50/04; B31B50/06; B31B50/26; B31B50/44; B31B50/46; B31B50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A MACHINE FOR STORING AND SEQUENTIALLY FEEDING THE UPPERMOST ONE OF A STACK OF BLANKS TO A BOX FORMING MACHINE COMPRISING A BLANK FEEDING MECHANISM, AN ELEVATOR FOR RAISING SUCH STACK TO POSITION THE UPPERMOST ONE OF THE BLANKS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FEEDING MECHANISM BLANK GUIDES ENGAGEABLE WITH CORNERS OF THE STACK OF BLANKS, MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTING SAID GUIDES TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF THE BOX FORMING MACHINE TO LOCATE THE CENTER OF THE BLANK WITH THAT OF THE MACHINE, AND OTHER BLANK GUIDES ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SIDES OF THE BLANKS FOR LATERALLY CENTERING THE BLANKS AS THEY ARE FED TO THE BOX FORMING MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A MACHINE FOR STORING AND SEQUENTIALLY FEEDING THE UPPERMOST ONE OF A STACK OF BLANKS TO A BOX FORMING MACHINE COMPRISING A BLANK FEEDING MECHANISM, AN ELEVATOR FOR RAISING SUCH STACK TO POSITION THE UPPERMOST ONE OF THE BLANKS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FEEDING MECHANISM BLANK GUIDES ENGAGEABLE WITH CORNERS OF THE STACK OF BLANKS, MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ADJUSTING SAID GUIDES TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF THE BOX FORMING MACHINE TO LOCATE THE CENTER OF THE BLANK WITH THAT OF THE MACHINE, AND OTHER BLANK GUIDES ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SIDES OF THE BLANKS FOR LATERALLY CENTERING THE BLANKS AS THEY ARE FED TO THE BOX FORMING MACHINE.
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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) | 1970-12-11 | 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 |