US3229973A
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Machines for the automatic folding of laundry flatwork
Assignee: Thomas Broadbent and Sons Ltd
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Filing: 1964-02-05
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornwall James Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:20
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F89/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/937
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A MACHINE FOR THE AUTOMATIC FOLDING OF LAUNDRY FLATWORK, AT LEAST ONE FOLD STATION COMPRISING TWO PRESSURE MEMBERS DISPOSED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER PRESENTING A BIGHT THEREBETWEEN TO RECEIVE WORKPIECES, MEANS FOR FEEDING WORKPIECES TO SAID FOLD STATION, SAID FOLD STATION BEING DISPOSED SO AS TO PROVIDE A NORMAL WORKPIECE PATH WHICH PASSES DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID FEEDING MEANS TOWARDS AND BEYOND SAID BIGHT, MEANS LOCATED BELOW SAID FEEDING MEANS AND ACTUATED IN DEPENDENCE UPON THE PROGRESS OF THE WORKPIECES BEYOND SAID BIGHT FOR FORMING A BEND IN A WORKPIECE INTERMEDIATE OF THE ENDS THEREOF AND FOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A MACHINE FOR THE AUTOMATIC FOLDING OF LAUNDRY FLATWORK, AT LEAST ONE FOLD STATION COMPRISING TWO PRESSURE MEMBERS DISPOSED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER PRESENTING A BIGHT THEREBETWEEN TO RECEIVE WORKPIECES, MEANS FOR FEEDING WORKPIECES TO SAID FOLD STATION, SAID FOLD STATION BEING DISPOSED SO AS TO PROVIDE A NORMAL WORKPIECE PATH WHICH PASSES DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID FEEDING MEANS TOWARDS AND BEYOND SAID BIGHT, MEANS LOCATED BELOW SAID FEEDING MEANS AND ACTUATED IN DEPENDENCE UPON THE PROGRESS OF THE WORKPIECES BEYOND SAID BIGHT FOR FORMING A BEND IN A WORKPIECE INTERMEDIATE OF THE ENDS THEREOF AND FOR
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |