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US3361245A
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Tape conveyor for spray painting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-13
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1986-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Michael Ladney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:05
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B13/00; B05B13/02; B05B13/0221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN THE METHOD OF SPRAY PAINTING OR COATING ARTICLES WHICH ARE CAUSED TO TRAVEL THROUGH A SPRAY ZONE WHILE SUPPORTED ON AN ENDLESS DRIVEN CONVEYOR BELT THE STEPS COMPRISING DIRECTING A STRIP OF ADHESIVELY COATED MASKING TAPE INTO OVERLYING SUPPORTED RELATION WITH THE BELT SO AS TO COMPLETELY SHIELD THE TOP EXPOSED SIDE OF THE BELT IN ADVANCE OF THE SPRAY ZONE, ADHESIVELY SECURING THE MASKING TAPE TO THE TOP RUN OF THE BELT SO THAT THE MASKING TAPE IS DRIVEN BY THE BELT, ADHESIVELY SECURING THE ARTICLES SO BE SPRAYED ON THE UPPER SIDE OF THE BELT SUPPORTED TAPE AT A LOCATION UPSTREAM FROM SAID SPRAY ZONE, CAUSING SAID ZONE, SPRAYING THE ARTICLES AS THEY TRAVEL THROUGH THE SPRAY ZONE AND REMOVING THE ARTICLES FROM THE TAPE AND SEPARATING THE TAPE FROM THE BELT ON THE DOWNSTREAM SIDE OF THE SPRAY ZONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN THE METHOD OF SPRAY PAINTING OR COATING ARTICLES WHICH ARE CAUSED TO TRAVEL THROUGH A SPRAY ZONE WHILE SUPPORTED ON AN ENDLESS DRIVEN CONVEYOR BELT THE STEPS COMPRISING DIRECTING A STRIP OF ADHESIVELY COATED MASKING TAPE INTO OVERLYING SUPPORTED RELATION WITH THE BELT SO AS TO COMPLETELY SHIELD THE TOP EXPOSED SIDE OF THE BELT IN ADVANCE OF THE SPRAY ZONE, ADHESIVELY SECURING THE MASKING TAPE TO THE TOP RUN OF THE BELT SO THAT THE MASKING TAPE IS DRIVEN BY THE BELT, ADHESIVELY SECURING THE ARTICLES SO BE SPRAYED ON THE UPPER SIDE OF THE BELT SUPPORTED TAPE AT A LOCATION UPSTREAM FROM SAID SPRAY ZONE, CAUSING SAID ZONE, SPRAYING THE ARTICLES AS THEY TRAVEL THROUGH THE SPRAY ZONE AND REMOVING THE ARTICLES FROM THE TAPE AND SEPARATING THE TAPE FROM THE BELT ON THE DOWNSTREAM SIDE OF THE SPRAY ZONE.
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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |