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Apparatus for shearing and coiling strip material
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1981-08-10
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Granted: 1983-06-28
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Expires: 2001-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for shearing and coiling strip material, the apparatus including a rotatable mandrel adapted to receive strip material thereon, a first cutter in fixed position proximate the mandrel, and a second cutter removed from the mandrel in a first position but movable to a second position adjacent the first cutter to effect a cutting operation, the first and second cutters having, respectively, first and second guide surfaces which, when the second cutter is in the second position, form a substantially continuous entry surface adapted to urge a cut end of the strip material into engagement with the mandrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Strout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H18/00; B65H18/08; B65H18/14; B65H18/22; B21; B21C; B21C47/00; B65H19/00; B65H19/22; B65H19/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2181; Y10T83/2209; Y10T83/2211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
Apparatus for shearing and coiling strip material, said apparatus comprising a mandrel rotatable about its axis and adapted to receive said strip material on a peripheral portion thereof, first cutter means disposed proximate said mandrel in a fixed position, said first cutter means having a first guide surface thereon, and second cutter means having a first position further removed from said mandrel then said first cutter means, said second cutter means being movable to a second position adjacent said first cutter means to effect a cutting operation, said second cutter means having a second guide surface thereon, said first and second guide surfaces forming a substantially continuous entry surface when said second cutting means is in said second position, said entry surface being adapted to urge a cut end of said strip material into engagement with said peripheral portion of said mandrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
Apparatus for shearing and coiling strip material, said apparatus comprising a mandrel rotatable about its axis and adapted to receive said strip material on a peripheral portion thereof, first cutter means disposed proximate said mandrel in a fixed position, said first cutter means having a first guide surface thereon, and second cutter means having a first position further removed from said mandrel then said first cutter means, said second cutter means being movable to a second position adjacent said first cutter means to effect a cutting operation, said second cutter means having a second guide surface thereon, said first and second guide surfaces forming a substantially continuous entry surface when said second cutting means is in said second position, said entry surface being adapted to urge a cut end of said strip material into engagement with said peripheral portion of said mandrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 including mounting means for supporting an endless belt such that an outside surface of said belt is positioned adjacent a peripheral surface of said mandrel and is movable therewith, said apparatus being adapted to receive said strip material between said mandrel and said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention in accordance with claim 2 in which said mounting means comprises roller 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) | 1986-06-27 | 1986-12-27 | 1987-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-27 | 1990-12-27 | 1991-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-27 | 1994-12-27 | 1995-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |