US3621628A
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Method and apparatus for forming carriers for grouped articles
Assignee: Container Corp
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Filing: 1970-03-24
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CARRIER FROM WEBS OF RESINOUS MATERIAL. THE RESULTANT CARRIER CONSISTS OF CONJUGATE TUBE-LIKE ELEMENTS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED TO HOLD A GROUP OF CONTAINERS SUCH AS BOTTLES, CANS OR THE LIKE. THE RESINOUS MATERIAL FORMING THE CARRIER IS IN THE FORM OF A PAIR OF WEBS WHICH ARE APPROPRIATELY SLITTED AND SEALED TO FORM THE TUBE-LIKE ELEMENTS WHICH LATER ARE PLACED IN POSITION AROUND A CONTAINER GROUP. THE WEBS ARE PREFERABLY PRE-STRESSED TO MAKE USE OF THE MEMORY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MATERIAL TO CAUSE THEM TO SNUGLY ENGAGE THE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE A CARRIER FOR A GROUP OF SUCH CONTAINERS.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis A Chidsey Jr
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US
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2026-10-25 07:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B17/00; B65B17/02; B65B17/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1003; Y10T156/1026; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1062; Y10T156/1074
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |