US3204986A
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Machine for and method of making book covers
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-06
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1981-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Tooker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:10
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN THE METHOD OF FORMING BOOK COVERS, THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A FIRST WEB OF PREDETERMINED WIDTH, PROVIDING A SECOND WEB OF A PREDETERMINED LESSER WIDTH THAN THE FIRST WEB, LONGITUDINALLY SPLITTING THE SECOND WEB INTO TWO OUTER PORTIONS AND A NARROW CENTRAL STRIP, SPREADING APART THE TWO SECOND WEB PORTIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE STRIP AND ALIGNING OUTER EDGES OF THE SECOND WEB PORTIONS WITH EDGES OF THE FIRST WEB, AND SECURING THE SECOND WEB PORTIONS AND THE STRIP TO THE FIRST WEB, WITH THE PORTION OF THE FIRST WEB INTERMEDIATE THE TWO SECOND WEB PORTIONS A HINGE SECTION AND THE STRIP OVERLYING AND REINFORCING THE HINGE SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN THE METHOD OF FORMING BOOK COVERS, THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A FIRST WEB OF PREDETERMINED WIDTH, PROVIDING A SECOND WEB OF A PREDETERMINED LESSER WIDTH THAN THE FIRST WEB, LONGITUDINALLY SPLITTING THE SECOND WEB INTO TWO OUTER PORTIONS AND A NARROW CENTRAL STRIP, SPREADING APART THE TWO SECOND WEB PORTIONS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE STRIP AND ALIGNING OUTER EDGES OF THE SECOND WEB PORTIONS WITH EDGES OF THE FIRST WEB, AND SECURING THE SECOND WEB PORTIONS AND THE STRIP TO THE FIRST WEB, WITH THE PORTION OF THE FIRST WEB INTERMEDIATE THE TWO SECOND WEB PORTIONS A HINGE SECTION AND THE STRIP OVERLYING AND REINFORCING THE HINGE SECTION.
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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |