US3385176A
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Method and apparatus for making a cigarette package construction or the like
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1966-05-31
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Whitaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B19/00; B65B19/02; B65B19/22; B65B19/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/901; Y10S493/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING CONTAINER MEANS FROM A BLANK COMPRISING, FOLDING MEANS FOR FOLDING OPPOSED END PORTIONS OF SAID BLANK IN OVERLAPPING RELATION, SAID FOLDING MEANS INCLUDING HEATING MEANS FOR HEAT SEALING SAID END PORTIONS TOGETHER BY HEATING A PREDETERMINED AREA THEREOF UPON BEING BROUGHT INTO A HEATING POSITION, INTERIM HOLDING MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID END PORTIONS IN OVERLAPPED RELATION DURING REMOVAL OF SAID HEATING MEANS FROM SAID HEATING POSITION, AND CLAMPING MEANS ENGAGING SAID ENTIRE AREA AND HOLDING SAID END PORTIONS CLAMPED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED BOND THEREBETWEEN, SAID INTERIM HOLDING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID HEATING MEANS AND SAID CLAMPING MEANS TO HOLD SAID END PORTIONS IN OVERLAPPED RELATION DURING THE INTERIM TIME REQUIRED TO PHYSICALLY REMOVE SAID HEATING MEANS AND BRING SAID CLAMPING MEANS IN CLAMPING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING CONTAINER MEANS FROM A BLANK COMPRISING, FOLDING MEANS FOR FOLDING OPPOSED END PORTIONS OF SAID BLANK IN OVERLAPPING RELATION, SAID FOLDING MEANS INCLUDING HEATING MEANS FOR HEAT SEALING SAID END PORTIONS TOGETHER BY HEATING A PREDETERMINED AREA THEREOF UPON BEING BROUGHT INTO A HEATING POSITION, INTERIM HOLDING MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID END PORTIONS IN OVERLAPPED RELATION DURING REMOVAL OF SAID HEATING MEANS FROM SAID HEATING POSITION, AND CLAMPING MEANS ENGAGING SAID ENTIRE AREA AND HOLDING SAID END PORTIONS CLAMPED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED BOND THEREBETWEEN, SAID INTERIM HOLDING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID HEATING MEANS AND SAID CLAMPING MEANS TO HOLD SAID END PORTIONS IN OVERLAPPED RELATION DURING THE INTERIM TIME REQUIRED TO PHYSICALLY REMOVE SAID HEATING MEANS AND BRING SAID CLAMPING MEANS IN CLAMPING POSITION.
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |