US3562997A
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Carton closing and labeling method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-17
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-06-17
Abstract
Abstract METHOD OF CLOSING AND LABELING EGG CARTONS WHEREIN EACH EGG CARTON INCLUDES A TRAY, A LOCKING FLAP HINGED TO ONE SIDE OF THE TRAY, AND A LID HINGED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRAY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MOVING THE CARTON ALONG A PRESCRIBED PATH, FOLDING THE LID OVER THE LOCKING FLAP TO CLOSE THE CARTON, HEATING THE CONTAINER AND MOVING A CONTINUOUS STRIP OF LABELING MATERIAL TOWARD THE HEATED SURFACE TO PRESS ONE END OF ONE OF THE LABELS ONTO THE CARTON, PARTLY SEVERING THE LABEL FROM THE STRIP AND STOPPING THE FEEDING OF THE STRIP SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF THE CARTON FINISHES SEVERING THE LABEL, AND PRESSING THE SEVERED LABEL ONTO THE CARTON.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Pearl
- 👤 George E Harris
- 👤 John G Waller
- 👤 Beverly P Head Jr
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-11-04 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/26; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/26; B65C; B65C1/00; B65C1/02; B65C1/021; B65C9/00; B65C9/20; B65C9/24; B65C9/25
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |