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US3390907A
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Bundle tying equipment
Assignee: Universal Corrugated Box Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-13
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Granted: 1968-07-02
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Expires: 1986-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Pulda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/24; B65B13/26; B65B27/00; B65B27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A MACHINE FOR TRYING A STRING AROUND A BUNDLE AND FORMING A KNOT IN SUCH STRING, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE TYING HEAD HAVING A BILL INCLUDING FIXED AND MOVABLE STRING CLAMP JAWS, MEANS TO TILT SAID HEAD FROM KNOT TYING POSITION TO KNOT STRIPPING POSITION, MEANS YIELDINGLY TO HOLD THE JAWS CLOSED WHEN THE HEAD IS IN KNOT STRIPPING POSITION, MEANS OPERABLE TO STRIP A FORMED KNOT FROM THE HEAD BILL AND WHILE AN ANCHORING PORTION OF THE STRING DEFINING A LOOP IS STILL ENGAGED BY THE JAWS AND TO TIGHTEN THE KNOT TO SAID PORTION AWAY FROM THE HEAD LENGTHWISE OF ITS BILL, SAID FIXED JAW HAVING A CLAMPING SHOULDER WHICH IS INCLINDED OUTWARDLY THEREFROM IN THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A MACHINE FOR TRYING A STRING AROUND A BUNDLE AND FORMING A KNOT IN SUCH STRING, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE TYING HEAD HAVING A BILL INCLUDING FIXED AND MOVABLE STRING CLAMP JAWS, MEANS TO TILT SAID HEAD FROM KNOT TYING POSITION TO KNOT STRIPPING POSITION, MEANS YIELDINGLY TO HOLD THE JAWS CLOSED WHEN THE HEAD IS IN KNOT STRIPPING POSITION, MEANS OPERABLE TO STRIP A FORMED KNOT FROM THE HEAD BILL AND WHILE AN ANCHORING PORTION OF THE STRING DEFINING A LOOP IS STILL ENGAGED BY THE JAWS AND TO TIGHTEN THE KNOT TO SAID PORTION AWAY FROM THE HEAD LENGTHWISE OF ITS BILL, SAID FIXED JAW HAVING A CLAMPING SHOULDER WHICH IS INCLINDED OUTWARDLY THEREFROM IN THE
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) | 1971-07-02 | 1972-01-01 | 1972-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-02 | 1976-01-01 | 1976-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-02 | 1980-01-01 | 1980-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |