US3874276A
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Apparatus for making phonograph record album or similar item
Assignee: Modern Album and Finishing Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-21
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A phonograph record album with an outer sheet having informational material printed thereon. The sheet is folded over the base jacket so that it covers both sides of the jacket. This is done in an automatic machine which applies half the sheet to one side and then reverses itself to apply half to the other side.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph A Froehlig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B31; B31B; B31B2160/00; B31B2160/10; B31B2160/102; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1034; Y10T156/1051
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A mechanism for forming a container which comprises means for wrapping an outer blank having a pair of panels connected together by a fold line around an inner jacket having a pair of panels adhered together, means for adhering a first panel of the blank to a first panel of the jacket, means for folding the second panel of the blank around said fold line along an edge of the jacket, means for adhering the said second panel of the blank to the second panel of the jacket, flaps extending from the first panel of the blank and means provided for the said side flaps to be bent over the side edges of the first panel of the jacket before the second panel of the blank is folded, means provided to move the jacket in an opposite direction after the first panel is adhered, pressure means are provided to cause the second panel to be folded, and stationary means for positively directing the jacket to said pressure means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A mechanism for forming a container which comprises means for wrapping an outer blank having a pair of panels connected together by a fold line around an inner jacket having a pair of panels adhered together, means for adhering a first panel of the blank to a first panel of the jacket, means for folding the second panel of the blank around said fold line along an edge of the jacket, means for adhering the said second panel of the blank to the second panel of the jacket, flaps extending from the first panel of the blank and means provided for the said side flaps to be bent over the side edges of the first panel of the jacket before the second panel of the blank is folded, means provided to move the jacket in an opposite direction after the first panel is adhered, pressure means are provided to cause the second panel to be folded, and stationary means for positively directing the jacket to said pressure means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein means are provided to coat the entire inner face of both panels of the blank with an adhesive before being applied to the jacket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein said blanks are fed over an adhesive-applying mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein a conveyor is provided to receive said blank and said jacket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 4, wherein said jacket and blank are joined together by a pressure roller mounted adjacent the conveyor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 4, wherein flap-turning means are provided along the conveyor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 6, wherein said flap turning means comprises upstanding rails merging into horizontal flat rails.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein a reverse movement mechanism is provided at the end of said conveyor to move the jacket rearwardly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein said stationary means is a ramp at the end of the conveyor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 9, wherein a pressure roller is provided adjacent the end of the conveyor to adhere the two second panels to each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A mechanism as claimed in claim 10, wherein said ramp is pointing to said pressure roller.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |