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US3398657A
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Box end folding and stapling machine
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-22
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Granted: 1968-08-27
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Expires: 1986-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lionel H Saucier
- 👤 Meyer Frank Emmett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A BOX END FOLDING AND STAPLING MACHINE FOR FOLDING AND STAPLING PREVIOUSLY SCORED BOX END BLANKS HAVING TWO SCORE LINES PROXIMATE ONE END OF THE BLANK COMPRISING (A) A SUPPLY HOPPER FOR RECEIVING A VERTICAL STACK OF BOX END BLANKS AND EJECTING A SINGLE BLANK AT A TIME FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STACK, (B) A TWIST STATION POSITIONED TO RECEIVE A BOX END BLANK AND RETAIN ONE END THEREOF WHILE PERMITTING THE REMAINDER OF THE BLANK TO BE TWISTED BENEATH, UNDER. OVER AND ABOUT THE RETAINED END, (C) HORIZONTAL TRANSFER MEANS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE AND TRANSFER THE SINGLE BOX BLANK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SUPPLY HOPPER AND TO TRANSFER THE BOX BLANK TO SAID TWIST STATION IN POSITION TO BE RETAINED AT ONE END AND TWISTED 360* ABOUT THE RETAINED END, AND (D) STAPLING MEANS POSITIONED TO STAPLE THE FOLDED BOX END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A BOX END FOLDING AND STAPLING MACHINE FOR FOLDING AND STAPLING PREVIOUSLY SCORED BOX END BLANKS HAVING TWO SCORE LINES PROXIMATE ONE END OF THE BLANK COMPRISING (A) A SUPPLY HOPPER FOR RECEIVING A VERTICAL STACK OF BOX END BLANKS AND EJECTING A SINGLE BLANK AT A TIME FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STACK, (B) A TWIST STATION POSITIONED TO RECEIVE A BOX END BLANK AND RETAIN ONE END THEREOF WHILE PERMITTING THE REMAINDER OF THE BLANK TO BE TWISTED BENEATH, UNDER. OVER AND ABOUT THE RETAINED END, (C) HORIZONTAL TRANSFER MEANS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE AND TRANSFER THE SINGLE BOX BLANK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SUPPLY HOPPER AND TO TRANSFER THE BOX BLANK TO SAID TWIST STATION IN POSITION TO BE RETAINED AT ONE END AND TWISTED 360* ABOUT THE RETAINED END, AND (D) STAPLING MEANS POSITIONED TO STAPLE THE FOLDED BOX END.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-08-27 | 1972-02-26 | 1972-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-27 | 1976-02-26 | 1976-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-27 | 1980-02-26 | 1980-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |