US3199737A
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Collapsing device for tubular container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-30
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1984-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Koffler Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12188; Y10T428/12194; Y10T428/12389; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/2457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A COILING DEVICE FOR WINDING A FLATTENED END PORTION OF A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE HAVING A CRIMPED END, COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED BODY HAVING A PAIR OF DIVERGING GENERALLY RECTANGUALR WALLS DEFINING A CHANNEL THEREBETWEEN FOR RECEIVING SAID END OF THE TUBE, ONE OF SAID WALLS BEING WIDER THAN THE OTHER WALL TO PROVIDE A FREE END PORTION ENTENDING BEYOND A FREE EDGE OF THE OTHER WALL TO BE GRASPED AND TURNED WHILE WINDING THE FLATTENED END PORTION OF THE TUBE AROUND SAID BODY, THE NARROWER OTHER WALL HAVING A BEAD FORMED AT ITS FREE EDGE EXTENDING INWARDLY TOWARD THE WIDER WALL FOR ENGAGING THE CRIMPED END OF THE TUBE IN SAID CHANNEL, SAID FREE EDGE OF THE NARROWER OTHER WALL BEING NOTCHED BELOW SAID BEAD TO FACILITATE ENTRY OF THE CRIMPED END OF THE TUBE INTO SAID CHANNEL, OPPOSITE SIDES OF BOTH OF SAID WALLS BEING FORMED WITH PARALLES CORRUGATIONS EXTENDING LENTHWISE OF SAID BODY TO FACILITATE GRASPING SAID WALLS FOR TURNING SAID BODY ON THE TUBE AND FOR GRIPPING TURNS OF THE COILED END PORTION OF THE TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A COILING DEVICE FOR WINDING A FLATTENED END PORTION OF A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE HAVING A CRIMPED END, COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED BODY HAVING A PAIR OF DIVERGING GENERALLY RECTANGUALR WALLS DEFINING A CHANNEL THEREBETWEEN FOR RECEIVING SAID END OF THE TUBE, ONE OF SAID WALLS BEING WIDER THAN THE OTHER WALL TO PROVIDE A FREE END PORTION ENTENDING BEYOND A FREE EDGE OF THE OTHER WALL TO BE GRASPED AND TURNED WHILE WINDING THE FLATTENED END PORTION OF THE TUBE AROUND SAID BODY, THE NARROWER OTHER WALL HAVING A BEAD FORMED AT ITS FREE EDGE EXTENDING INWARDLY TOWARD THE WIDER WALL FOR ENGAGING THE CRIMPED END OF THE TUBE IN SAID CHANNEL, SAID FREE EDGE OF THE NARROWER OTHER WALL BEING NOTCHED BELOW SAID BEAD TO FACILITATE ENTRY OF THE CRIMPED END OF THE TUBE INTO SAID CHANNEL, OPPOSITE SIDES OF BOTH OF SAID WALLS BEING FORMED WITH PARALLES CORRUGATIONS EXTENDING LENTHWISE OF SAID BODY TO FACILITATE GRASPING SAID WALLS FOR TURNING SAID BODY ON THE TUBE AND FOR GRIPPING TURNS OF THE COILED END PORTION OF THE TUBE.
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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |