US3856232A
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Butchers twine dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-03
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser for a butcher''s twine provides a circular flanged base on a hinged support arm for holding a ball of butcher''s twine together with a protective cover therefore. Clamping means on the hinged arm enables the dispenser to be attached to the leg of a butcher table or cutting block.
Inventors
- 👤 R Rinaldi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H49/00; B65H49/02; B65H49/04; B65H49/06; B65H49/08; A; A47; A47F; A47F13/00; A47F13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A butcher''s twine dispenser comprising a base, a cover member frictionally engaged thereon and apertured for guiding twine therethrough, an extension on said base and a clamping device having an arm thereon, said extension movably secured to said arm said clamping device consisting of a circular body member, a Vshaped clamping member disposed therein longitudinally, a threaded shaft loosely engaged on said V-shaped clamping member and engaged in a threaded opening in said circular body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A butcher''s twine dispenser comprising a base, a cover member frictionally engaged thereon and apertured for guiding twine therethrough, an extension on said base and a clamping device having an arm thereon, said extension movably secured to said arm said clamping device consisting of a circular body member, a Vshaped clamping member disposed therein longitudinally, a threaded shaft loosely engaged on said V-shaped clamping member and engaged in a threaded opening in said circular body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A butcher''s twine dispenser comprising a circular base having an upstanding vertically disposed flange thereabout, a circular conical cover member having a vertically disposed flange on its lower end frictionally engaged within said vertically disposed flange of said base and apertured for guiding twine therethrough, a horizontally disposed, flat apertured sideward extension on said base and a clamping device having a horizontally disposed flat apertured arm thereon, a pivot pin joining said extension and arm, said clamping device consisting of a body member defining a vertically disposed passage and a clamping member movably disposed therein and means for moving the same so as to restrict the area of the vertical passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
A butcher''s twine dispenser comprising a circular base having an upstanding vertically disposed flange thereabout, a circular conical cover member having a vertically disposed flange on its lower end frictionally engaged within said vertically disposed flange of said base and apertured for guiding twine therethrough, a horizontally disposed, flat apertured sideward extension on said base and a clamping device having a horizontally disposed flat apertured arm thereon, a pivot pin joining said extension and arm, said clamping device consisting of a body member defining a vertically disposed passage and a clamping member movably disposed therein and means for moving the same so as to restrict the area of the vertical passageway.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |