US4219052A
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Bale tie straightener
Assignee: CAVERT WIRE CO Inc
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Filing: 1979-03-12
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Granted: 1980-08-26
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Expires: 1999-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved apparatus for straightening and cutting a used wire bale tie having one fastening end removed includes means for feeding, straightening and cutting the bale tie. The improvement in the apparatus involves providing an engaging means for the engagement of the bale tie fastening end to limit the feeding of the bale tie into the straightening means. The engagement of the bale tie fastening end with the engaging means activates the cutting means to cut the bale tie to a predetermined length. Means for withdrawing the bale tie from the straightening means is activated by an activation means associated with the cutting of the bale tie. The invention also includes a method of straightening wire bale ties having one fastening end removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman L. Aronhalt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:30
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D5/00; B26D5/38; B21; B21F; B21F1/00; B21F1/02; B21F1/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
In an apparatus for straightening and cutting a used wire bale tie having one fastening end removed, including means for straightening the bale tie, means for feeding the bale tie into said straightening means, and means for cutting the bale tie to a predetermined length the improvement comprising: means for engaging the bale tie at the fastening end to limit the feeding of the bale tie into the straightening means; means for activating said cutting means by the engagement of the bale tie at the fastening end with said engaging means; means for withdrawing said bale tie from said straightening means; and means for activating said withdrawing means activated by the cutting of said bale tie to a predetermined length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
In an apparatus for straightening and cutting a used wire bale tie having one fastening end removed, including means for straightening the bale tie, means for feeding the bale tie into said straightening means, and means for cutting the bale tie to a predetermined length the improvement comprising: means for engaging the bale tie at the fastening end to limit the feeding of the bale tie into the straightening means; means for activating said cutting means by the engagement of the bale tie at the fastening end with said engaging means; means for withdrawing said bale tie from said straightening means; and means for activating said withdrawing means activated by the cutting of said bale tie to a predetermined length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for engaging said bale tie at the fastening end includes a stop having a central passage therethrough for traversal of the bale tie wire therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said means for activating said cutting means includes a spring mounted on said stop which compresses upon engagement with the bale tie end and a switch which is activated by the compression of said spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for activating said withdrawing means includes a switch activated by the travel of said cutting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said withdrawing means includes the reversal of said feeding means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
In the method of straightening and cutting a used wire bale tie having one fastening end removed, including feeding said wire into a straightener, straightening the wire, and cutting the wire to a predetermined length the improvement comprising: engaging the bale tie at the fastening end to limit the feeding of the bale tie into the straightener; activating the cutter by the engagement of the bale tie at the fastening end; activating a withdrawing means by the cutting of the bale tie; and withdrawing the bale tie from the straightener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
In the method of straightening and cutting a used wire bale tie having one fastening end removed, including feeding said wire into a straightener, straightening the wire, and cutting the wire to a predetermined length the improvement comprising: engaging the bale tie at the fastening end to limit the feeding of the bale tie into the straightener; activating the cutter by the engagement of the bale tie at the fastening end; activating a withdrawing means by the cutting of the bale tie; and withdrawing the bale tie from the straightener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said engaging step includes engaging the bale tie at the fastening end with a stop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said activating of the cutter includes compressing a spring mounted on a stop and activating a switch by said compression.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 6 wherein activating of the withdrawing means is a switch activated by the cutter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said withdrawing includes the reversal of the feeding.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3893316A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-08-26 | 1984-02-25 | 1984-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-26 | 1988-02-25 | 1988-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-26 | 1992-02-25 | 1992-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |