US3398660A
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Machine for making frame blanks and for thereafter forming said blanks around an article
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1966-09-20
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Granted: 1968-08-27
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Expires: 1986-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard N Watrous
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/02; B65B5/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A MACHINE FOR FORMING A FRAME BLANK FOR AN ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A HOPPER FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF FLAT PACKAGING BLANKS IN A STACK, SAID BLANKS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ADJOINING WALL PANELS AND EXTENDING PORTIONS PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM THE SIDES OF SAID WALL PANELS, MEANS FOR MOVING A BLANK IN SAID STACK TO A TUBULAR SUPPORT FORMING SECTION, MEANS AT SAID SECTION FOR FOLDING, BENDING AND FORMING THE EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID BLANK INTO A PAIR OF TUBULAR SUPPORT ELEMENTS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALY ALONG THE SIDE EDGES OF THE WALL PANELS OF SAID BLANK, AND MEANS FOR ADHERING THE TUBULAR SUPPORT ELEMENTS TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL PANELS OF SAID BLANK TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE FLAT PACKAGING BLANK INTO A FRAME BLANK FOR AN ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A MACHINE FOR FORMING A FRAME BLANK FOR AN ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A HOPPER FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF FLAT PACKAGING BLANKS IN A STACK, SAID BLANKS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ADJOINING WALL PANELS AND EXTENDING PORTIONS PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM THE SIDES OF SAID WALL PANELS, MEANS FOR MOVING A BLANK IN SAID STACK TO A TUBULAR SUPPORT FORMING SECTION, MEANS AT SAID SECTION FOR FOLDING, BENDING AND FORMING THE EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID BLANK INTO A PAIR OF TUBULAR SUPPORT ELEMENTS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALY ALONG THE SIDE EDGES OF THE WALL PANELS OF SAID BLANK, AND MEANS FOR ADHERING THE TUBULAR SUPPORT ELEMENTS TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL PANELS OF SAID BLANK TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE FLAT PACKAGING BLANK INTO A FRAME BLANK FOR AN ARTICLE TO BE PACKAGED.
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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 |