US3422598A
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Apparatus for crimping closure caps to vials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-11-04
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Granted: 1969-01-21
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Expires: 1986-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter A Shields
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2842; B65B7/285; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN APPARATUS FOR CRIMPING CLOSURES CAPS TO VIALS, CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING SHAFT MOUNTED IN A VERTICAL PLANE, PAIR OF LEVERS CARRIED BY THE SHAFT ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF SAID EACH LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID SHAFT, A PAIR OF CRIMPING DISCS, EACH DISC ROTATABLY MOUNTED AND PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON THE LOWER END OF EACH LEVER, A SLEEVE HAVING A DOWNWARDLY TAPERING CAM FACE AND SLIDABLE ON THE SHAFT WITH THE UPPER END OF EACH LEVER RIDING ON AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID TAPERING CAM FACE, A RECRIPROACTING MEMBER ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SLEEVE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN APPARATUS FOR CRIMPING CLOSURES CAPS TO VIALS, CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING SHAFT MOUNTED IN A VERTICAL PLANE, PAIR OF LEVERS CARRIED BY THE SHAFT ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF SAID EACH LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID SHAFT, A PAIR OF CRIMPING DISCS, EACH DISC ROTATABLY MOUNTED AND PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON THE LOWER END OF EACH LEVER, A SLEEVE HAVING A DOWNWARDLY TAPERING CAM FACE AND SLIDABLE ON THE SHAFT WITH THE UPPER END OF EACH LEVER RIDING ON AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID TAPERING CAM FACE, A RECRIPROACTING MEMBER ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SLEEVE
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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) | 1972-01-21 | 1972-07-22 | 1973-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-21 | 1976-07-22 | 1977-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-21 | 1980-07-22 | 1981-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |