US3783583A
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Gathering means for clippers
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1972-09-22
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-09-22
Abstract
Abstract Gathering means adapted to be employed with a clipping device which applies a sealing clip to the mouth of a flexible bag or like container. The gathering device compresses the material simultaneously in two directions substantially at right angles to each other to optimize the sealing effect.
Inventors
- 👤 A Dobbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53787
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A gathering device for gathering and compressing the material of the mouth of a flexible bag or the like preparatory to tying such mouth, comprising: a die support, a die on said die support adapted to receive said material thereon, a gate swingably mounted on said die support for movement from an open position spaced from said die to a closed position adjacent said die, an elongated arm connected adjacent one end to said gate and swingably supported at its opposite end for movement with said gate from an open position spaced from said die to a closed position adjacent said die for urging said material in a direction toward said die, a gathering member carried by said arm and provided with a gathering edge adapted to urge said material in a direction substantially at right angles to said last mentioned direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A gathering device for gathering and compressing the material of the mouth of a flexible bag or the like preparatory to tying such mouth, comprising: a die support, a die on said die support adapted to receive said material thereon, a gate swingably mounted on said die support for movement from an open position spaced from said die to a closed position adjacent said die, an elongated arm connected adjacent one end to said gate and swingably supported at its opposite end for movement with said gate from an open position spaced from said die to a closed position adjacent said die for urging said material in a direction toward said die, a gathering member carried by said arm and provided with a gathering edge adapted to urge said material in a direction substantially at right angles to said last mentioned direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said gathering member is swingably supported on said arm for movement toward the latter to an inner position when such material is fed toward said die.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said member is adapted to swing away from said arm by gravity to an outer position when such material is fed past said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein an ejector plate is supported on said die support for movement from a position spaced from one side of said die to a position on the opposite side of said die for ejecting clipped material from the latter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein said ejector plate is actuated by said arm.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |