US3381341A
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Textile fiber bale opener unit and systems embodying same
Assignee: Maremont Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-01
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Granted: 1968-05-07
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Expires: 1984-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Platt Louis
- 👤 James K Merck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:40
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01G; D01G7/00; D01G7/04; D01G7/06; D01G7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A TEXTILE FIBER BALE OPENER COMPRISING A ROTARY BEATER CYLINDER, BALE SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING A SURFACE OF A BALE AT A PREDETERMINED SPACING FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID CYLINDER, RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR MOVING A SURFACE OF A BALE BACK AND FORTH PAST SAID CYLINDER AND SPACED FROM SAID CYLINDER TO REMOVE FIBERS THEREFROM AND REDUCE THE THICKNESS OF SAID BALE, SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING A PREDETERMINED THICKNESS OF A BALE LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF A BALE DELIVERED TO SAID OPENER AS IT IS SO MOVED. CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SENSING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE BALE SUPPORT MEANS RELATIVE TO THE SURFACE OF THE CYLINDER TO PROVIDE A DECREASE IN THE PREDETERMINED SPACING UPON A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF A BALE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A TEXTILE FIBER BALE OPENER COMPRISING A ROTARY BEATER CYLINDER, BALE SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING A SURFACE OF A BALE AT A PREDETERMINED SPACING FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID CYLINDER, RECIPROCATING MEANS FOR MOVING A SURFACE OF A BALE BACK AND FORTH PAST SAID CYLINDER AND SPACED FROM SAID CYLINDER TO REMOVE FIBERS THEREFROM AND REDUCE THE THICKNESS OF SAID BALE, SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING A PREDETERMINED THICKNESS OF A BALE LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF A BALE DELIVERED TO SAID OPENER AS IT IS SO MOVED. CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SENSING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE BALE SUPPORT MEANS RELATIVE TO THE SURFACE OF THE CYLINDER TO PROVIDE A DECREASE IN THE PREDETERMINED SPACING UPON A REDUCTION IN THE THICKNESS OF A BALE.
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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) | 1971-05-07 | 1971-11-06 | 1972-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-07 | 1975-11-06 | 1976-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-07 | 1979-11-06 | 1980-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |