US3364551A
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Means for assembling cartridges
Assignee: Kahle Engineering Co
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Filing: 1965-10-23
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1985-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl A Napor
- 👤 William T Engel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:35
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/43; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5124; Y10T29/5127; Y10T29/513; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53365; Y10T29/53465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSEMBLING A FILM CARTRIDGE HAVING COOPERATING HOLLOW TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS AND A SPOOL ENCLOSED THEREIN COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTING ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGE PORTIONS ABOUT AN ARCUATE PATH, MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ADVANCING SAID SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSIVELY PRESENTING THE SAID ONE CARTRIDGE PORTION AT A PLURALITY OF STATIONS, MEANS AT ONE OF SAID STATIONS FOR FORMING INDEXING NOTCHES IN THE ONE SAID CARTRIDGE PORTION AT A PRE-DETERMINED LOCATION THEREON, MEANS AT ANOTHER OF SAID STATIONS FOR FEEDING A SPOOL INTO EACH OF SAID ONE CARTRIDGE PORTIONS, MEANS AT A SUBSEQUENT STATION FOR APPLYING ONE OF THE OTHER OF SAID CARTRIDGE PORTIONS TO EACH OF SAID ONE CARTRIDGE PORTIONS, AND MEANS AT A SUBSEQUENT STATION FOR REMOVING THE ASSEMBLED CARTRIDGE FROM SAID SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSEMBLING A FILM CARTRIDGE HAVING COOPERATING HOLLOW TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS AND A SPOOL ENCLOSED THEREIN COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTING ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGE PORTIONS ABOUT AN ARCUATE PATH, MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ADVANCING SAID SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSIVELY PRESENTING THE SAID ONE CARTRIDGE PORTION AT A PLURALITY OF STATIONS, MEANS AT ONE OF SAID STATIONS FOR FORMING INDEXING NOTCHES IN THE ONE SAID CARTRIDGE PORTION AT A PRE-DETERMINED LOCATION THEREON, MEANS AT ANOTHER OF SAID STATIONS FOR FEEDING A SPOOL INTO EACH OF SAID ONE CARTRIDGE PORTIONS, MEANS AT A SUBSEQUENT STATION FOR APPLYING ONE OF THE OTHER OF SAID CARTRIDGE PORTIONS TO EACH OF SAID ONE CARTRIDGE PORTIONS, AND MEANS AT A SUBSEQUENT STATION FOR REMOVING THE ASSEMBLED CARTRIDGE FROM SAID SUPPORT.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |