US4225128A
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Folding machine
Assignee: BFLDR Corp
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Filing: 1976-02-18
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1996-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A folding machine for producing folds in paper sheets and the like of varying numbers and dimensions and equipped with a plurality of main rolls and adjustable roll combinations wherein each adjustable roll is adjustable independently of its associated main roll and independently of all of the other adjustable rolls and including means for providing such independent adjustment to achieve desired nip and amount of pressure between interacting rolls.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Holyoke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/12; B65H45/14; B65H45/142; B65H45/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A folding machine having a frame comprising a plurality of main rolls rotatably mounted in the machine frame, a cluster of two adjustable rolls associated with each main roll, independent roll adjusting means associated with each adjustable roll, including elongated bearing arm means attached to an end of each adjustable roll and disposed substantially normal thereto; and means for reciprocally moving said bearing arm means to effect movement of said adjustable roll transversely to its axis of rotation, said elongated bearing arm means being formed with a recessed portion constituting a transverse passageway passing a second elongated bearing arm means forming a portion of an independent roll adjusting means associated with another adjustable roll whereby the latter may intersect said first elongated bearing arm means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A folding machine having a frame comprising a plurality of main rolls rotatably mounted in the machine frame, a cluster of two adjustable rolls associated with each main roll, independent roll adjusting means associated with each adjustable roll, including elongated bearing arm means attached to an end of each adjustable roll and disposed substantially normal thereto; and means for reciprocally moving said bearing arm means to effect movement of said adjustable roll transversely to its axis of rotation, said elongated bearing arm means being formed with a recessed portion constituting a transverse passageway passing a second elongated bearing arm means forming a portion of an independent roll adjusting means associated with another adjustable roll whereby the latter may intersect said first elongated bearing arm means.
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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) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |