US3780854A
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Paper storage and baling container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-28
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1991-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A paper storage and baling device consisting of substantially rigid board member on which to stack half-folded newspapers and the like, said board member containing pre-determined lengths of baling strands to be pulled out and secured around a sufficient quantity of stacked papers forming a bale or bundle.
Inventors
- 👤 W Ruppenthal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/08; B65B27/083; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/12; B65D71/00; B65D71/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A device for receiving and baling newspapers and the like comprising: a. a flat substantially rigid paper board having opposed faces with one of said faces for engaging a stack of folded newspapers when positioned thereon, said board having a length and width substantially corresponding to the length and width of said folded newspapers, said board having opposed edges and a notch extending inwardly from each edge and substantially equidistant from ends of the respective edges; b. lengths of strand for securing the stack of newspapers to said board in a bale, one length of strand having suitable length to extend around the board and stack of newspapers in one direction and be tied, a second length of strand having suitable length to extend around said board and stack in the other direction and be tied; c. retainer means on free ends of a respective length of strand, said free ends engaging in said notches in opposed edges of the board and the retainer means engaging said one face adjacent the respective notch to temporarily hold said free end of the strands; d. means releasably securing the lengths of strand on the other of the opposed faces of said board and operative to progressively release the strands in response to pull on the free ends thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
216 words
A device for receiving and baling newspapers and the like comprising: a. a flat substantially rigid paper board having opposed faces with one of said faces for engaging a stack of folded newspapers when positioned thereon, said board having a length and width substantially corresponding to the length and width of said folded newspapers, said board having opposed edges and a notch extending inwardly from each edge and substantially equidistant from ends of the respective edges; b. lengths of strand for securing the stack of newspapers to said board in a bale, one length of strand having suitable length to extend around the board and stack of newspapers in one direction and be tied, a second length of strand having suitable length to extend around said board and stack in the other direction and be tied; c. retainer means on free ends of a respective length of strand, said free ends engaging in said notches in opposed edges of the board and the retainer means engaging said one face adjacent the respective notch to temporarily hold said free end of the strands; d. means releasably securing the lengths of strand on the other of the opposed faces of said board and operative to progressively release the strands in response to pull on the free ends thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A baling device as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said board is double faced corrguated board; b. said retainer means on the free ends of the strands are abutment members formed in the respective strand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A baling device as set forth in claim 2 wherein: a. the lengths of strands are each in a series of loops on said other opposed face of the board; b. the means releasably securing the strands is adhesive tape engaging the loops.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A baling device as set forth in claim 3 wherein: a. the loops of the strands are substantially in a flattened helical spiral and the adhesive tape is wound on the extension thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A baling device as set forth in claim 3 wherein: a. the loops of the strands are in flat reverse form engaging said other opposed face of the board and the adhesive tape extends across the loops and engage said other opposed face of the board.
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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 |