US3391877A
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Automatic preprint paster apparatus and method for using same
Assignee: Hurletron Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-28
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1986-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Angell
- 👤 Carl L Deeken
- 👤 Fred C Fischer
- 👤 Rernard E Lewallen
- 👤 Paul W Thiede
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H23/00; B65H23/04; B65H23/18; B65H23/188; B65H23/1882; B65H23/1886; B65B; B65B41/00; B65B41/18; B65H19/00; B65H19/10; B65H19/18; B65H19/1805; B65H19/181; B65H21/00; B65H21/02; D; D06; D06C; D06C29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
APPARATUS FO AUTOMATICALLY SPLICING A RUNNING WEB OF MATERIAL TO THE ADHESIVELY COATED OUTER TERMINUS OF THE WEB IN A ROLL OF LIKE MATERIAL OF A PREDETERMINED POINT ALONG THE PATH OF THE RUNNING WEB, SAID WEBS HAVING A REPETITIVE PATTERN, INCLUDING CONTROL MARKS, PREPRINTED THEREON AND SAID PATTERNS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY MATCHED AT THE SPLICE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS TO DRIVE THE ROLL OF PREPRINTED MATERIAL AT A PERIPHERAL SPEED APPROXIMATING THAT OF THE RUNNING WEB, MEANS FOR DETERMINING WHEN THE REPETITIVE PATTERNS ON THE RUNNING WEB WILL BE IN REGISTRATION WITH THE PATTERN AT SAID TERMINUS OF THE WEB IN THE ROLL, CONNECTING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DETERMINATION OF REGISTRATION OF THE RESPECTIVE PATTERNS FOR BRINGING THE RUNNING LENGTH OF PREPRINTED WEB INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING ROLL OF PREPRINTED WEB INTO CONTACT SAID ADHESIVELY COATED TERMINUS WILL ENGAGE AND THE SPLICED TO SAID RUNNING WEB WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE PATTERNS SUBSTANTIALLY MATCHED AT THE SPLICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
APPARATUS FO AUTOMATICALLY SPLICING A RUNNING WEB OF MATERIAL TO THE ADHESIVELY COATED OUTER TERMINUS OF THE WEB IN A ROLL OF LIKE MATERIAL OF A PREDETERMINED POINT ALONG THE PATH OF THE RUNNING WEB, SAID WEBS HAVING A REPETITIVE PATTERN, INCLUDING CONTROL MARKS, PREPRINTED THEREON AND SAID PATTERNS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY MATCHED AT THE SPLICE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING MEANS TO DRIVE THE ROLL OF PREPRINTED MATERIAL AT A PERIPHERAL SPEED APPROXIMATING THAT OF THE RUNNING WEB, MEANS FOR DETERMINING WHEN THE REPETITIVE PATTERNS ON THE RUNNING WEB WILL BE IN REGISTRATION WITH THE PATTERN AT SAID TERMINUS OF THE WEB IN THE ROLL, CONNECTING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DETERMINATION OF REGISTRATION OF THE RESPECTIVE PATTERNS FOR BRINGING THE RUNNING LENGTH OF PREPRINTED WEB INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING ROLL OF PREPRINTED WEB INTO CONTACT SAID ADHESIVELY COATED TERMINUS WILL ENGAGE AND THE SPLICED TO SAID RUNNING WEB WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE PATTERNS SUBSTANTIALLY MATCHED AT THE SPLICE.
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) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |