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US3785276A
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Equipment for conditioning and packaging a product
Assignee: NORR JYL
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Filing: 1971-08-30
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-08-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a system whereby a product is sealed in a fusible plastic wrapper by shriveling and fusing portions of the latter and the product is conditioned or treated prior to packaging or wrapping.
Inventors
- 👤 D Noor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/50; B65B11/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A conditioner for the purpose described comprising an elongated substantially rectangular frame, an elongated conveyor structure supported by said frame, an elongated track mounted on said frame below said conveyor structure, a spray device mounted on said frame, and spaced abutment means carried by said conveyor structure for selectively engaging and moving products along said track for treatment by the spray of said spray device when the latter and said conveyor structure are operated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A conditioner for the purpose described comprising an elongated substantially rectangular frame, an elongated conveyor structure supported by said frame, an elongated track mounted on said frame below said conveyor structure, a spray device mounted on said frame, and spaced abutment means carried by said conveyor structure for selectively engaging and moving products along said track for treatment by the spray of said spray device when the latter and said conveyor structure are operated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The conditioner defined in claim 1, in which said conveyor structure comprises a pair of parallel endless belts, said abutment means bridges said belts, and said spray device is disposed above said belts for emitting a spray therebetween for engaging the products and said track.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The conditioner defined in claim 1, in which said conveyor structure comprises a pair of parallel endless belts, said abutment means bridges said belts, including means for confining the spray within a predetermined area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The conditioner defined in claim 1, in which said track is inclined and its upper extremity is provided with an inlet through which some of the spray may be discharged while the products are being treated by the spray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The conditioner defined in claim 1, in which said conveyor structure comprises a pair of parallel belts, said abutment means transversely connects said belts, and said track is provided with anti-friction means whereby to facilitate movement of the abutment means thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The conditioner defined in claim 1, in which a side of said frame is provided with an inlet through which the products may be deposited onto the conveyor structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The conditioner defined in claim 1, including an elongated sump disposed under said track, and said track is inclined and respectively provided with openings in its extremities through which some of the spray may flow into the sump.
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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |