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US3386478A
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Tagging and tying apparatus
Assignee: Royal Industries Co Ltd
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Filing: 1966-04-25
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Granted: 1968-06-04
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Expires: 1986-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan R Pitkanen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C9/00; B65C9/40; B65C9/42; B65C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
APPARATUS FOR TAGGING AND TYING ARTICLES WITH TIE MATERIAL CAPABLE OF BEING TWISTED TO FORM A TIE COMPRISING: MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TWISTING AND TYING A PRESELECTED LENGTH OF TIE MATERIAL AROUND AN ARTICLE TO BE TIED, MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY POSITIONING A TAG ADJACENT THE TWISTING AND TYING MEANS TO BE CARRIED BY THE TIE MATERIAL AND TIED TO THE ARTICLE THEREWITH, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO A COMPLETED TAGGING AND TYING OPERATION FOR ACTUATING SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
APPARATUS FOR TAGGING AND TYING ARTICLES WITH TIE MATERIAL CAPABLE OF BEING TWISTED TO FORM A TIE COMPRISING: MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TWISTING AND TYING A PRESELECTED LENGTH OF TIE MATERIAL AROUND AN ARTICLE TO BE TIED, MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY POSITIONING A TAG ADJACENT THE TWISTING AND TYING MEANS TO BE CARRIED BY THE TIE MATERIAL AND TIED TO THE ARTICLE THEREWITH, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO A COMPLETED TAGGING AND TYING OPERATION FOR ACTUATING SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS.
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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) | 1971-06-04 | 1971-12-04 | 1972-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-04 | 1975-12-04 | 1976-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-04 | 1979-12-04 | 1980-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |