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US3387332A
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Molding apparatus
Assignee: American Excelsior Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-18
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Granted: 1968-06-11
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Expires: 1986-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald D Pitsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:49
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/18; B29C51/20; B29C51/22; B29C51/24; B65; B65B; B65B47/00; B65B47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING A DISH SHAPED RECEPTACLE HAVING A BOTTOM AND SIDES, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF COOPERATING SHAPING FRAME MEMBERS EACH COMPRISING A FRAME WITH SIDES HAVING EDGES, BOTH FRAMES BEING OF SIMILAR SHAPE AND A FIRST FRAME BEING SMALLER THAN THE SECOND SO AS TO FIT THEREIN IN INTERESTED RELATIONSHIP; MEANS FOR DIRECTING A SHEET OF SHAPABLE MATERIAL IN A PATH; MEANS FOR ARRANGING SAID SHAPING FRAME MEMBERS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID SHEETS IN INTERESTED RELATIONSHIP ENGAGING SAID SHEET WITH CORRESPONDING SIDE OF BOTH FRAMES BEING SPACED APART, THE SHEET MATERIAL THEREBY BEING DISTROTED AROUND AN OUTER EDGE OF THE SMALLER FRAME AND AROUND AN INNER EDGE OF THE LARGER FRAME TO FORM A DISH SHAPED DISTORTION IN SAID SHEET; AND MEANS FOR SEPARATING SAID DISTORTION FROM SAID SHEET AS A DISH SHAPED RECEPTACLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
APPARATUS FOR FORMING A DISH SHAPED RECEPTACLE HAVING A BOTTOM AND SIDES, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF COOPERATING SHAPING FRAME MEMBERS EACH COMPRISING A FRAME WITH SIDES HAVING EDGES, BOTH FRAMES BEING OF SIMILAR SHAPE AND A FIRST FRAME BEING SMALLER THAN THE SECOND SO AS TO FIT THEREIN IN INTERESTED RELATIONSHIP; MEANS FOR DIRECTING A SHEET OF SHAPABLE MATERIAL IN A PATH; MEANS FOR ARRANGING SAID SHAPING FRAME MEMBERS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID SHEETS IN INTERESTED RELATIONSHIP ENGAGING SAID SHEET WITH CORRESPONDING SIDE OF BOTH FRAMES BEING SPACED APART, THE SHEET MATERIAL THEREBY BEING DISTROTED AROUND AN OUTER EDGE OF THE SMALLER FRAME AND AROUND AN INNER EDGE OF THE LARGER FRAME TO FORM A DISH SHAPED DISTORTION IN SAID SHEET; AND MEANS FOR SEPARATING SAID DISTORTION FROM SAID SHEET AS A DISH SHAPED RECEPTACLE.
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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) | 1971-06-11 | 1971-12-11 | 1972-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-11 | 1975-12-11 | 1976-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-11 | 1979-12-11 | 1980-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |