US3154455A
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Machine for folding over each other portions of a sleeve of flexible material such as rubber fabric
Assignee: Goodyear France SAS
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Filing: 1962-06-12
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1982-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nebout Noel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:20
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/08; B29D30/20; B29D30/24; B29D30/242; B29D30/243; B29D30/32; B29D2030/3221; B29D2030/3242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A MACHINE FOR FOLDING OVER EACH OTHER PORTIONS OF A SLEEVE OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS A RUBBER FABRIC, ESSENTIALLY COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL CARRIER SURFACE CONSISTING OF A RING, AND A DEFORMABLE AND INFLATABLE CHAMBER ARRANGED IN CONTINUATION TO ONE ANOTHER IN AXIAL RELATIONSHIP, THE SLEEVE TO BE FOLDED OVER BEING PLACED PARTLY ON THE RING AND PARTLY ON SAID CHAMBER, SAID RING HAVING A PERIPHERAL SUCTION AREA ALONG ITS EDGE ADJACENT TO THE CHAMBER SO THAT THE SLEEVE MAY BE FIXEDLY MAINTAINED THEREON, MEANS BEING PROVIDED FOR INFLATING THE CHAMBER AND DEFORMING THE SME PROGRESSIVELY BY DRIVING IT ABOVE THE RING, THUS CAUSING THE PORTION OF THE SLEEVE LOCATED ABOVE SAID CHAMBER TO BE FOLDED OVER THE PORTION OF THE SLEEVE FIXEDLY MAINTAINED ON THE RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A MACHINE FOR FOLDING OVER EACH OTHER PORTIONS OF A SLEEVE OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS A RUBBER FABRIC, ESSENTIALLY COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL CARRIER SURFACE CONSISTING OF A RING, AND A DEFORMABLE AND INFLATABLE CHAMBER ARRANGED IN CONTINUATION TO ONE ANOTHER IN AXIAL RELATIONSHIP, THE SLEEVE TO BE FOLDED OVER BEING PLACED PARTLY ON THE RING AND PARTLY ON SAID CHAMBER, SAID RING HAVING A PERIPHERAL SUCTION AREA ALONG ITS EDGE ADJACENT TO THE CHAMBER SO THAT THE SLEEVE MAY BE FIXEDLY MAINTAINED THEREON, MEANS BEING PROVIDED FOR INFLATING THE CHAMBER AND DEFORMING THE SME PROGRESSIVELY BY DRIVING IT ABOVE THE RING, THUS CAUSING THE PORTION OF THE SLEEVE LOCATED ABOVE SAID CHAMBER TO BE FOLDED OVER THE PORTION OF THE SLEEVE FIXEDLY MAINTAINED ON THE RING.
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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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |