US3726060A
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Apparatus for encasing product
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-23
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-06-23
Abstract
Abstract Product encasing apparatus having housing which supports casing for longitudinal movement along outer surface thereof with a passageway through housing for passing casing. Products passed sequentially through passageway and move inwardly of casing. Conveyor adjacent discharge end of passageway receives casing with products therein and draws same away from housing. Securing means retains casing closed at both ends of each product and casing is severed between securing means located between adjacent products.
Inventors
- 👤 Millan A Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
Apparatus for encasing a product with a flexible tubular casing comprising: a. a support member disposed to support a flexible tubular casing for longitudinal movement in a first direction along its outer surface and having a longitudinally extending passageway therethrough for passing said casing in a reverse direction to said first direction after movement in said first direction with said passageway having a receiving end and a discharge end, b. means introducing products to be encased sequentially into said receiving end of said passageway in direct contact with said casing at said receiving end so that said products are moved through said passageway in said reverse direction by said casing in tandem arrangement and are discharged therewith at the discharge end of said passageway, c. conveyor means adjacent the discharge end of said passageway receiving said casing with the tandem arranged products therein and drawing said casing with the products therein through said passageway and away from said discharge end of said passageway, d. securing means retaining said casing closed adjacent both ends of each of said products, and e. means severing said casing between adjacent securing means located between adjacent products whereby adjacent products are separated from each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
Apparatus for encasing a product with a flexible tubular casing comprising: a. a support member disposed to support a flexible tubular casing for longitudinal movement in a first direction along its outer surface and having a longitudinally extending passageway therethrough for passing said casing in a reverse direction to said first direction after movement in said first direction with said passageway having a receiving end and a discharge end, b. means introducing products to be encased sequentially into said receiving end of said passageway in direct contact with said casing at said receiving end so that said products are moved through said passageway in said reverse direction by said casing in tandem arrangement and are discharged therewith at the discharge end of said passageway, c. conveyor means adjacent the discharge end of said passageway receiving said casing with the tandem arranged products therein and drawing said casing with the products therein through said passageway and away from said discharge end of said passageway, d. securing means retaining said casing closed adjacent both ends of each of said products, and e. means severing said casing between adjacent securing means located between adjacent products whereby adjacent products are separated from each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus for encasing a product with a flexible tubular casing as defined in claim 1 in which said conveyor means comprises an elongated conveyor of a length to support a plurality of said tandem arranged products prior to severing said casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus for encasing a product with a flexible tubular casing as defined in claim 1 in which said securing means retaining said casing closed comprises: a. a pair of spaced apart clipping members between adjacent products disposed to apply a pair of deformed clips around said casing and in frictional engagement therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus for encasing a product with a flexible tubular casing as defined in claim 3 in which the means severing said casing comprises a cutter mounted for movement intermediate said spaced apart clipping members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus for encasing a product with a flexible tubular casing as definEd in claim 1 in which said support member is a tube-like housing which slopes downwardly toward the receiving end of said conveyor means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |