US3427780A
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Bag opening and closing machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-12-05
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Granted: 1969-02-18
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Expires: 1986-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Bock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/12; B65B43/14; B65B43/16; B65B43/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A MACHINE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING BAGS AS AN INCIDENT TO THE FILLING OF SUCH BAGS, A FRAME STRUCTURE, A MAGAZINE MEANS ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE SUPPORTING A SUPPLY OF COLLAPSED BAGS, A BAG TRANSPORT MEANS MOVABLE ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND REMOVE A COLLAPSED BAG FROM SAID MAGAZINE MEANS AND TRANSPORT THE BAG TO A POINT AT WHICH THE BAG IS TO BE FILLED, OTHER MEANS ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID POINT OF BAG FILLING OPERABLE TO OPEN A BAG HELD BY SAID TRANSPORT MEANS AT SAID POINT, AND A BAG SEALING MEANS DISPOSED AT SAID POINT OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND CLOSE THE FILLED BAG WHILE THE BAG IS BEING HELD BY SAID TRANSPORT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A MACHINE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING BAGS AS AN INCIDENT TO THE FILLING OF SUCH BAGS, A FRAME STRUCTURE, A MAGAZINE MEANS ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE SUPPORTING A SUPPLY OF COLLAPSED BAGS, A BAG TRANSPORT MEANS MOVABLE ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND REMOVE A COLLAPSED BAG FROM SAID MAGAZINE MEANS AND TRANSPORT THE BAG TO A POINT AT WHICH THE BAG IS TO BE FILLED, OTHER MEANS ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID POINT OF BAG FILLING OPERABLE TO OPEN A BAG HELD BY SAID TRANSPORT MEANS AT SAID POINT, AND A BAG SEALING MEANS DISPOSED AT SAID POINT OPERABLE TO ENGAGE AND CLOSE THE FILLED BAG WHILE THE BAG IS BEING HELD BY SAID TRANSPORT MEANS.
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) | 1972-02-18 | 1972-08-19 | 1973-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-18 | 1976-08-19 | 1977-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-18 | 1980-08-19 | 1981-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |