US3254472A
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Packaging apparatus
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-08
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1982-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Clark
- 👤 Roman M Tomczak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
AN APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR PACKAGING AN ITEM HAVING ATTACHED PROJECTING MOVABLE PARTS IN A BAG OF ELASTIC FILM, COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF PARALEL MOVABLE FINGERS FORMING A CONFORMING PASSAGE THERETHROUGH FOR THE FOOD ITEMS, MEANS FOR PARALLEL MOVING SAID FINGERS AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO CIRCUMFERENTIALLY EXPAND SIMULTANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF AN ELASTIC FILM BAG SHEATHED OVER THE TERMINAL END OF SAID FINGERS TO A LARGER PERIMETER THAN THE ITEM TO BE PACKAGED THEREIN, A PARALLEL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEMBERS MOVABLE INWARDLY AND TOWARDS SAID FINGERS TO BRIDGE THE SPACES FORMED BETWEEN THE FINGERS UPON THEIR BEING MOVED APART TO EXPAND THE BAG AND EXTENDING FROM THE FINGERS'' END OPPOSITE THE TERMINAL END TO AT LEAST THE OPEN END OF THE SHEATHED BAG, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE ITEM THROUGH THE PASSAGE AND INTO THE SHEATHED BAG, AND MEANS TO REMOVE THE BAG AND ITS INSERTED ITEM FROM THE TERMINAL ENDS OF THE FINGERS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
AN APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR PACKAGING AN ITEM HAVING ATTACHED PROJECTING MOVABLE PARTS IN A BAG OF ELASTIC FILM, COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF PARALEL MOVABLE FINGERS FORMING A CONFORMING PASSAGE THERETHROUGH FOR THE FOOD ITEMS, MEANS FOR PARALLEL MOVING SAID FINGERS AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO CIRCUMFERENTIALLY EXPAND SIMULTANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF AN ELASTIC FILM BAG SHEATHED OVER THE TERMINAL END OF SAID FINGERS TO A LARGER PERIMETER THAN THE ITEM TO BE PACKAGED THEREIN, A PARALLEL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEMBERS MOVABLE INWARDLY AND TOWARDS SAID FINGERS TO BRIDGE THE SPACES FORMED BETWEEN THE FINGERS UPON THEIR BEING MOVED APART TO EXPAND THE BAG AND EXTENDING FROM THE FINGERS'' END OPPOSITE THE TERMINAL END TO AT LEAST THE OPEN END OF THE SHEATHED BAG, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE ITEM THROUGH THE PASSAGE AND INTO THE SHEATHED BAG, AND MEANS TO REMOVE THE BAG AND ITS INSERTED ITEM FROM THE TERMINAL ENDS OF THE FINGERS.
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) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |