US3740823A
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Method for clipping folded articles of clothing and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A method is provided for placing spring clips over the edges of folded articles and the like in an automated manner. The method operates through an apparatus which generally includes a slide for properly orienting the clips and loading them into a supply chute, a drive for taking the clips one at a time from the supply chute and transporting each clip toward and over the edge of the folded article and a ramp cooperating with the drive, for opening the mouth of each clip as the clip approaches the edge of the folded article and then releasing the clip mouth when the clip is properly positioned over said edge.
Inventors
- 👤 T Watkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B63/00; A; A41; A41H; A41H43/00; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1442; B65G47/1471; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49828; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53039; Y10T29/53061; Y10T29/53074; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53383; Y10T29/53391; Y10T29/53478
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for clipping folded articles of clothing and the like with spring clips of the type having a pair of arms, a spring yoke joining the arms, and a pair of lips, each lip being carried by a different arm, the method comprising the steps of: a. temporarily holding one of the folded articles, b. opening a clip gradually by camming the lips of the cLip on an inclined surface, c. placing the opened clip over the edge of the article, and d. moving the clip relatively past the inclined surface so as to release the clip whereupon the clip grips the article and retains it in folded condition.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for clipping folded articles of clothing and the like with spring clips of the type having a pair of arms, a spring yoke joining the arms, and a pair of lips, each lip being carried by a different arm, the method comprising the steps of: a. temporarily holding one of the folded articles, b. opening a clip gradually by camming the lips of the cLip on an inclined surface, c. placing the opened clip over the edge of the article, and d. moving the clip relatively past the inclined surface so as to release the clip whereupon the clip grips the article and retains it in folded condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method for clipping folded articles as set forth in claim 1 wherein step (b) is carried out by camming each of the lips on a different inclined surface and moving the arms and yoke of the clip past and out of contact with such inclined surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method for clipping folded articles as set forth in claim 2, further including the step of supplying clips one at a time prior to step (b) of claim 1.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |