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US4324176A
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Tow baling
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1980-02-07
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Granted: 1982-04-13
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Expires: 2000-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Process for packing of tow utilizes a movable container with self contained strapping guides as a baling chamber. The filled container is moved into position under a ram to compress the product to a set height. After compression one side of the container is opened permitting an automatic strapper to strap the bale and after strapping the bale is ejected from the container which returns to a filling station and the cycle is repeated.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. McCormick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A process for preparing a nude-strapped bale of tow comprising: depositing said tow in a portable flat-sided container having an opening at its top to accept the tow, said container having a sliding door in one side to expose the deposited tow, there being aligned strapping guides on the bottom and the side opposite the sliding door of the container; moving said container underneath a ram, said ram having strapping guides in its bottom surface; lowering said ram through the opening in said container to compress and stabilize said tow in one stroke; compressing said tow with said ram by moving said ram downward to a location where the strapping guides on the ram's surface align with the strapping guides on the side of the container; lifting said sliding door to expose said tow; strapping said compressed tow; raising said ram out from said container; ejecting the strapped bale of tow and moving said container to another location out from under the ram.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A process for preparing a nude-strapped bale of tow comprising: depositing said tow in a portable flat-sided container having an opening at its top to accept the tow, said container having a sliding door in one side to expose the deposited tow, there being aligned strapping guides on the bottom and the side opposite the sliding door of the container; moving said container underneath a ram, said ram having strapping guides in its bottom surface; lowering said ram through the opening in said container to compress and stabilize said tow in one stroke; compressing said tow with said ram by moving said ram downward to a location where the strapping guides on the ram's surface align with the strapping guides on the side of the container; lifting said sliding door to expose said tow; strapping said compressed tow; raising said ram out from said container; ejecting the strapped bale of tow and moving said container to another location out from under the ram.
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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) | 1985-04-12 | 1985-10-12 | 1986-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-12 | 1989-10-12 | 1990-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-12 | 1993-10-12 | 1994-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |