US3217461A
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Method of and apparatus for packaging lengths of filament
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-26
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1982-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E Wheelock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/02; B65B13/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/10; Y10S414/114; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING LENGTHS OF FILAMENT, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: COLLECTING THE FILAMENT LENGTHS IN AN INCLINED HOPPER HAVING TWO SECTIONS SEPARATED BY A SLOT, VIBRATING THE HOPPER SO THAT THE FILAMENT LENGTHS UNIFORMLY CONGREGATE WITH ONE END OF EACH AGAINST AN END WALL OF THE HOPPER DEFINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, SLIDING A STRETCHED RUBBER BAND ENCIRCLING ONE OR THE HOPPER SECTIONS FROM A REMOTE END THEREOF, WHEREIN IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE COLLECTING OF FILAMENT LENGTHS, TO THE SLOT AFTER A DESIRED NUMBER OF FILA-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING LENGTHS OF FILAMENT, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: COLLECTING THE FILAMENT LENGTHS IN AN INCLINED HOPPER HAVING TWO SECTIONS SEPARATED BY A SLOT, VIBRATING THE HOPPER SO THAT THE FILAMENT LENGTHS UNIFORMLY CONGREGATE WITH ONE END OF EACH AGAINST AN END WALL OF THE HOPPER DEFINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INCLINE, SLIDING A STRETCHED RUBBER BAND ENCIRCLING ONE OR THE HOPPER SECTIONS FROM A REMOTE END THEREOF, WHEREIN IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE COLLECTING OF FILAMENT LENGTHS, TO THE SLOT AFTER A DESIRED NUMBER OF FILA-
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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |