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US3792807A
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Band dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-25
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1992-07-25
Abstract
Abstract Tubular band members such as plastic band labels are individually dispensed from a continuous supply of bands severably attached to one another in strip form. The dispensing apparatus includes two series of horizontal contact rolls vertically spaced apart and a band separator suspended in the nip of the first pair of rolls and extending downward between both pairs of rolls and terminating in a spreader which is suspended below the second pair of rolls. The first pair of rolls are driven in a predetermined cycle relative to the height of the tubular band or at a predetermined dispensing speed and the second pair of rolls is driven and is adapted to sever individual bands from the strip and advance the severed label downward over the spreader thereby dispensing same downward in a substantially open condition.
Inventors
- 👤 P Mare
- 👤 A Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C3/00; B65C3/06; B65C3/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/35; Y10T225/393
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
Apparatus for individually dispensing tubular band members from a continuous supply of said bands severably attached to one another in strip form which comprises: a. a first pair of pressure contact roll means; b. a second pair of pressure contact roll means below said first pair of roll means; c. means to drive said first pair of roll means at a predetermined dispensing speed; d. means to drive said second pair of roll means at a speed greater than said dispensing speed; e. band separator means suspended in the nip of said first pair of roll means and extending downward between said first and second pairs of roll means and terminating in spreader means suspended below said second pair of roll means; f. said strip of tubular band being adapted to be passed between said first and second pairs of roll means and over said Separator means and to be individually severed from said strip between said pairs of roll means and individually dispensed downward between said pair of roll means and over said spreader means in a substantially opened condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
Apparatus for individually dispensing tubular band members from a continuous supply of said bands severably attached to one another in strip form which comprises: a. a first pair of pressure contact roll means; b. a second pair of pressure contact roll means below said first pair of roll means; c. means to drive said first pair of roll means at a predetermined dispensing speed; d. means to drive said second pair of roll means at a speed greater than said dispensing speed; e. band separator means suspended in the nip of said first pair of roll means and extending downward between said first and second pairs of roll means and terminating in spreader means suspended below said second pair of roll means; f. said strip of tubular band being adapted to be passed between said first and second pairs of roll means and over said Separator means and to be individually severed from said strip between said pairs of roll means and individually dispensed downward between said pair of roll means and over said spreader means in a substantially opened condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus of claim 1 which includes guide means above said first pair of roll means adapted to direct said bands to said separator means suspended in the nip thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus of claim 1 which includes guide means between said pairs of roll means adapted to direct said bands to the nip of said second pair of roll means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said separator means is suspended between said first pair of roll means by bar means adapted to ride freely in the nip of said first pair of roll means, said bar means having at least one downwardly extending rod means passing between both pairs of roll means and attached to said spreader means, each of said pairs of roll means having vertical grooves to permit said rod means to pass therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first pair of roll means are adapted to be intermittently driven and the means to drive said first pair of roll means are adapted to drive same in a predetermined cycle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus of claim 5 wherein the means to drive said first pair of rolls is Geneva gear means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
Apparatus for individually dispensing tubular band members from a continuous supply of said bands severably attached to one another in strip form which comprises first means adapted to grip and advance said band members, second means adapted to sever and advance individual band members advanced beyond said first means and separator means riding freely in and between said first and second means for separating said band members prior to said first means and for dispensing same in a substantially opened condition after said second means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
Apparatus for individually dispensing tubular band members from a continuous supply of said bands severably attached to one another in strip form which comprises first means adapted to grip and advance said band members, second means adapted to sever and advance individual band members advanced beyond said first means and separator means riding freely in and between said first and second means for separating said band members prior to said first means and for dispensing same in a substantially opened condition after said second means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus of claim 7 wherein said first means are adapted to intermittently advance said band members.
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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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |