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US4263246A
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Net covering for articles
Assignee: Netlon Ltd
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Filing: 1979-07-11
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Granted: 1981-04-21
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Expires: 1999-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A tubular net has unorientated annular zones, and orientated annular zones which contract transversely upon heat shrinking; the net can be used for packaging or sleeving, the unorientated zones acting as end closures or neck holders and the ends of the orientated zones being heat shrunk to retain the other end of the article or articles being packaged or sleeved.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank B. Mercer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/08; B65D23/0892; B65B; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/13; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/06; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of applying a plastics material net covering to at least one article comprising: providing a tubular netting sleeve which has at least one substantially unorientated zone and at least one orientated annular zone and terminates at an orientated zone; inserting the article into the orientated zone end of the sleeve, the unorientated zone preventing the article(s) passing out of the other end of the sleeve; and heat shrinking the open end portion of the orientated zone to secure the sleeve on the article(s).
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of applying a plastics material net covering to at least one article comprising: providing a tubular netting sleeve which has at least one substantially unorientated zone and at least one orientated annular zone and terminates at an orientated zone; inserting the article into the orientated zone end of the sleeve, the unorientated zone preventing the article(s) passing out of the other end of the sleeve; and heat shrinking the open end portion of the orientated zone to secure the sleeve on the article(s).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the net is of bi-planar mesh having at least two sets of strands at an angle to each other and each at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the sleeve, and no continuous substantially longitudinal strands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the article is a bottle which has a neck, comprising drawing the sleeve over the bottle from the neck end, whereby the orientated zone covers the body of the bottle and the unorientated zone fits around the neck of the bottle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the net is of bi-planar mesh having at least two sets of strands at an angle to each other and each at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the sleeve, and no continuous substantially longitudinal strands.
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) | 1984-04-20 | 1984-10-20 | 1985-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-20 | 1988-10-20 | 1989-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-20 | 1992-10-20 | 1993-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |