US3371465A
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Flexible cover applicator
Assignee: F A GRANT
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Filing: 1965-08-17
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1985-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/162; B65B7/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A MACHINE FOR APPLYING A SHEET OF FLEXIBLE COVERING MATERIAL TO THE OPEN TOP OF A CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING CONTAINER HAVING A PROJECTING LIP AROUND ITS PERIPHERY DEFINING LEADING, TRAILING, AND SIDE LIPS INCLUDING MEANS FOR FOLDING AND TUCKING LEADING AND TRAILING MARGINS OF COVERING MATERIAL UNDER THE LEADING AND TRAILING LIPS WITH OPPOSED ENDS OF SAID MARGINS UNTUCKED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A MOVABLE MEMBER MOUNTED FOR CIRCULAR MOTION ABOUT AN AXIS TRAVERSING SAID TRAY LOCATED IN LINE WITH ONE SIDE LIP AND DOWNSTREAM OF SAID FOLDING AND TUCKING MEANS, THE CIRCULAR MOTION OF SAID MEMBER BEING SYNCHRONIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE ADVANCE OF THE TRAY SO THAT THE MEMBER MOVES UPWARDLY INTO CONTACT WITH ONE OF SAID ENDS OPERATIVE TO FOLD AND TUCK SAID END UNDER SAID ONE SIDE LIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MACHINE FOR APPLYING A SHEET OF FLEXIBLE COVERING MATERIAL TO THE OPEN TOP OF A CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING CONTAINER HAVING A PROJECTING LIP AROUND ITS PERIPHERY DEFINING LEADING, TRAILING, AND SIDE LIPS INCLUDING MEANS FOR FOLDING AND TUCKING LEADING AND TRAILING MARGINS OF COVERING MATERIAL UNDER THE LEADING AND TRAILING LIPS WITH OPPOSED ENDS OF SAID MARGINS UNTUCKED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A MOVABLE MEMBER MOUNTED FOR CIRCULAR MOTION ABOUT AN AXIS TRAVERSING SAID TRAY LOCATED IN LINE WITH ONE SIDE LIP AND DOWNSTREAM OF SAID FOLDING AND TUCKING MEANS, THE CIRCULAR MOTION OF SAID MEMBER BEING SYNCHRONIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE ADVANCE OF THE TRAY SO THAT THE MEMBER MOVES UPWARDLY INTO CONTACT WITH ONE OF SAID ENDS OPERATIVE TO FOLD AND TUCK SAID END UNDER SAID ONE SIDE LIP.
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) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |