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Strip material feeding device
Assignee: FORTHMANN MACHINES INCORPORATED 35 WOODLAND AVENUE WESTWOOD NJ 07675
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Filing: 1972-05-10
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, particularly, a continuous length of labels which are to be cut away from the strip material and folded and packed into containers includes, a reel having a continuous winding of the strip material which is freely rotatably mounted. The strip material is guided through a guide element and over a table where it is advanced along a feed path by an oscillatable pusher finger which cyclically engages against the material and moves it along the feed path. The construction includes holding means located between the pusher and the reel supply for holding the label periodically in order to permit looping means to engage the label strip material, pull a length of it off the reel and form it into a loop between the holding means and the reel supply. The pulled off loop is subsequently fed by the pusher.
Inventors
- 👤 F Forthmann
- 👤 E Beezer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H20/00; B65H20/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material from a reel having a continuous winding of the strip material, comprising a rotatable reel having a continuous length of strip material wound thereon, means mounting said reel for free rotation, guide means for guiding the strip material along a feed path, feed means overlying said guide means and engageable with the strip material periodically to advance it along said feed path by a predetermined amount, intermittently operable strip material holding means engageable with said strip material between said feed means and said reel, strip material loopforming means engageable with said strip material and movable through the feed path thereof between said holding means and said reel to pull off a length of the strip material from said reel and form it into a loop, and drive means connected to said feed means, said holding means and said loop-forming means to cyclically hold said strip material as said loop-forming means pulls a length of strip material from said reel and forms it into a loop, to subsequently release the strip material and to move said feed means to advance at least a portion of the strip material which has been formed into a loop.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
203 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material from a reel having a continuous winding of the strip material, comprising a rotatable reel having a continuous length of strip material wound thereon, means mounting said reel for free rotation, guide means for guiding the strip material along a feed path, feed means overlying said guide means and engageable with the strip material periodically to advance it along said feed path by a predetermined amount, intermittently operable strip material holding means engageable with said strip material between said feed means and said reel, strip material loopforming means engageable with said strip material and movable through the feed path thereof between said holding means and said reel to pull off a length of the strip material from said reel and form it into a loop, and drive means connected to said feed means, said holding means and said loop-forming means to cyclically hold said strip material as said loop-forming means pulls a length of strip material from said reel and forms it into a loop, to subsequently release the strip material and to move said feed means to advance at least a portion of the strip material which has been formed into a loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 1, wherein said feed means comprises a pusher, means mounting said pusher to move it through a path to engage the strip material and advance it forwardly along said feed path and to return out of engagement with said strip material for subsequent positioning back into engagement with the strip material for a subsequent feeding movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 1, wherein said loop-forming means comprises a member having a portion overlying said strip material, means mounting said member for vertical up and downward reciprocation, said drive means comprising a rotatable cam, and a lever arm follower engaged with said cam and having an arm portion connected to said member for moving said member upwardly and downwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 3, wherein said loop-forming means includes a fixed supporting arm having a guide thereon engaged with said strip material and guiding said strip material between said holding means and said reel supply.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 1, wherein said loop-forming means includes a fixed block, a member slidably mounted on said block for vertical up and downward movement, spring means biasing said member downwardly, said member having a portion overlying said strip material being engageable over said strip material to pull it downwardly when said member is moved downwardly, and cam means connected to said member for moving it upwardly and downwardly
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 5, wherein said holding means includes a rod member having a portion overlying said strip material and a fixed member on which said rod member is movable upwardly and downwardly, spring means biasing said rod member downwardly to engage the upper portion thereof on said strip material and hold it against said fixed member, said cam means being effective to move said holding member upwardly against said biasing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 1, including a fixed member adjacent said reel supply having an opening therethrough through which said strip material is passed, said holding means being at a spaced location from said fixed guide, said loop-forming means being directly adjacent said holding means and including a member movable downwardly to the path of movement of said strip material to draw it through the opening of said fixed guide member anD to form it into a loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 7, including a guide arm, means mounting said guide arm for adjustable positioning adjacent said loop-forming means in a position to engage the strip material behind said loop-forming member and between said loop-forming member and said stationary guide.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
125 words
A device for facilitating the feed of strip material, according to claim 1, wherein said feed means comprises a pusher for pushing the material along said guide means, said guide means comprising a table over which said material is fed, said holding means being located adjacent said table and having a member overlying the strip material which is movable relative to a fixed member to clamp the strip material therebetween, said loop-forming member including a loop member having a cross-part overlying the strip material and a vertical part which is movable upwardly and downwardly, spring means biasing said holding member downwardly and cam means for reciprocating said loop-forming member and for releasing said holding member by moving said holding member upwardly against said biasing means.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |