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Method of coupon positioning and mechanism therefor
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1974-06-27
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A method of applying a coupon to roll products such as paper toweling, toilet paper rolls and similar products, and a mechanism for carrying out the coupon application.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan A Pierce
- 👤 Christian M Peterson
- 👤 Jerry G Kunde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In coupon positioning mechanism for inserting coupons between roll products, support means for a coupon, said support means having a slot therein, means for moving a pair of roll products with their peripheries in contact and their axes parallel beneath the support means so that the zone of contact of the roll product peripheries is in vertical alignment with and extends parallel to the slot of the support means, means for delivering coupons one at a time to said support means to extend transversely across said slot, a reciprocable plunger mounted above said support means operably positioned in alignment with said slot to tuck a coupon on said support means through said slot and between said roll products at the zone of contact of the roll peripheries, means to drive said plunger vertically in reciprocation, said support means for the coupon having a first generally horizontal portion and a second portion also generally horizontal and nearer the means for delivery of coupons which second portion at said slot projects slightly above said first portion so that coupons delivered to said support means slide smoothly across said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In coupon positioning mechanism for inserting coupons between roll products, support means for a coupon, said support means having a slot therein, means for moving a pair of roll products with their peripheries in contact and their axes parallel beneath the support means so that the zone of contact of the roll product peripheries is in vertical alignment with and extends parallel to the slot of the support means, means for delivering coupons one at a time to said support means to extend transversely across said slot, a reciprocable plunger mounted above said support means operably positioned in alignment with said slot to tuck a coupon on said support means through said slot and between said roll products at the zone of contact of the roll peripheries, means to drive said plunger vertically in reciprocation, said support means for the coupon having a first generally horizontal portion and a second portion also generally horizontal and nearer the means for delivery of coupons which second portion at said slot projects slightly above said first portion so that coupons delivered to said support means slide smoothly across said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Coupon positioning mechanism as claimed in claim 1 and in which the second portion of the support means tapers upwardly in thickness toward the slot to provide the projection of the said second portion above the first portion of the support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
198 words
In coupon positioning mechanism for inserting coupons between roll products, support means for a coupon, said support means having a slot therein, means for moving a pair of roll products with their peripheries in contact and their axes parallel beneath the support means so that the zone of contact of the roll product peripheries is in vertical alignment with and extends parallel to the slot of the support means, means for delivering coupons one at a time to said support means to extend transversely across said slot, a reciprocable plunger mounted above said support means operably positioned in alignment with said slot to tuck a coupon on said support means through said slot and between said roll products at the zone of contact of the roll peripheries, means to drive said plunger vertically in reciprocation, a closure over said support means having a top wall, side walls and a partial bottom wall extending adjacent said means for delivering coupons to the support means and serving as a slide over which a coupon enters to the said support means, said closure being in communication with the slot of the support means and protecting the support means from windage effects.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
In coupon positioning mechanism for inserting coupons between roll products, support means for a coupon, said support means having a slot therein, means for moving a pair of roll products with their peripheries in contact and their axes parallel beneath the support means so that the zone of contact of the roll product peripheries is in vertical alignment with and extends parallel to the slot of the support means, means for delivering coupons one at a time to said support means to extend transversely across said slot, a reciprocable plunger mounted above said support means operably positioned in alignment with said slot to tuck a coupon on said support means through said slot and between said roll products at the zone of contact of the roll peripheries, means to drive said plunger vertically in reciprocation, a closure over said support means having a top wall, side walls and a partial bottom wall extending adjacent said means for delivering coupons to the support means and serving as a slide over which a coupon enters to the said support means, said closure being in communication with the slot of the support means and protecting the support means from windage effects.
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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |