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Apparatus for installing tape
Assignee: JOE E BUTLER
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Filing: 1969-06-30
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A MACHINE FOR APPLYING TAPE TO DRY WALL CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING A PLASTER CONTAINER SUPPORTED FROM A HARNESS WORN BY A WORKMAN. AN ENDLESS TAPE IS DRAWN BY A PLURALITY OF COGGED ROLLERS IN A TUBULAR, JOINTED ARM THROUGH THE PLASTER AND DELIVERED TO A ROTATABLE, FLEXIBLE VANED TROWEL OPERATED BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. THE TROWEL SMOOTHS THE TAPE ONTO THE WALL AND EXCESS PLASTER MAY GRAVITATE THROUGH A CONDUIT INTO THE CONTAINER. A SPRING RETURN CUTTING MEMBER OPERATED FROM A DRAW STRING IS PROVIDED FOR CUTTING THE TAPE.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe E Butler
- 👤 John E Butler
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CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/165; E04F13/00; E04F13/02; E04F13/04; E04F21/02; E04F21/026; E04F21/1655; E04F21/1657; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1348; Y10T156/1365; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1788
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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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |