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Apparatus for producing endless bands
Assignee: Hillshire Brands Co
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Filing: 1971-09-29
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1991-09-29
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for automatically producing endless bands from strips of material wherein a segment of a predetermined length is detached from a material strip of greater length and subsequently joined together at its ends to form an endless band. A label is secured to the formed band at a predetermined location. The segment is preferably severed from the material strip, sewn together at its free ends, and provided with a desired label by a suitable apparatus adapted for barring and tacking operations. The various steps of construction are preferably completed at a plurality of work stations as a movable supporting surface moves the segment through a predetermined arrangement of said stations.
Inventors
- 👤 W Lathery
- 👤 H Beamon
- 👤 K Newlen
- 👤 J Hanes
- 👤 J King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:07
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B23/00; D05B33/00; D05B33/02; D05D; D05D2207/00; D05D2207/02; D05D2207/04; D05D2303/00; D05D2303/02; D05D2303/04; D05D2303/20; D05D2305/00; D05D2305/08; D05D2305/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1062; Y10T156/1075; Y10T156/1079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for forming endless bands from strips of material and applying labels thereto comprising: means detaching a segment of a selected length having two free ends from a material strip; means adjacent said segment detaching means joining the free ends of said segment to form an endless band; means proximate said end joining means securing a label to said formed band, means associated with said detaching means directing the material strip to said detaching means, and means moving the detached segment from said detaching means to said joining means and, after the formation of the endless band, from said joining means to said label sewing means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for forming endless bands from strips of material and applying labels thereto comprising: means detaching a segment of a selected length having two free ends from a material strip; means adjacent said segment detaching means joining the free ends of said segment to form an endless band; means proximate said end joining means securing a label to said formed band, means associated with said detaching means directing the material strip to said detaching means, and means moving the detached segment from said detaching means to said joining means and, after the formation of the endless band, from said joining means to said label sewing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said moving means including a movable supporting surface, at least one releasably securing segment clamper rotatably and linearly movable independent of said movable supporting surface, means selectively moving said supporting surface, and means selectively moving said clamper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 further comprising pressing means adjacent and feeding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 3, said pressing means including material moistening means, and pressure means selectively movable against the material drawn from said feeding means to said detaching 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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |