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Packaging apparatus and method
Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-02-09
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Granted: 1968-06-25
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Expires: 1986-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maynard J G Tipper
- 👤 Jr James W Marietta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/15; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5102; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137; Y10T29/5143; Y10T29/5145; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53478; Y10T29/53522
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
PACKAGING APPARATUS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED FEEDING MEANS HAVING A DISCHARGE END AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT PRODUCTS FOR SUCCESSIVE MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY THEREALONG AND OUT OF SAID END, A LENGTH OF TUBULAR PACKAGING MATERIAL STORED IN SHIRRED CONDITION AROUND SAID FEEDING MEANS, SAID PACKAGING MATERIAL BEING ADAPTED TO BE REMOVED FROM SAID FEEDING MEANS AS A PRODUCT IS DISCHARGED OUT OF SAID END FOR ENVELOPING SUCH PRODUCT, A PAIR OF CLIPPING DEVICES ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE END, SAID DEVICES BEING SPACED APART A RELATIVELY SHORT DISTANCE AND ADAPTED TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF DEFORMED CLIPS SURROUNDING SAID MATERIAL AND IN TIGHT FRICTIONAL GRIPPING RELATION THEREWITH, CUTTING MEANS FOR SEVERING SAID MATERIAL INTERMEDIATE SAID CLIPPING DEVICES AFTER SUCH CLIPPING HAS BEEN PERFORMED, ONE OF SAID CLIPPING DEVICES INCLUDING AN UPWARDLY PROJECTING PORTION AROUND WHICH SAID MATERIAL MAY BE WOUND TO FORM A LOOP, AND SAID ONE CLIPPING DEVICE APPLYING A LONGER CLIP THAN THE OTHER DEVICE AND CLAMPING A DOUBLE THICKNESS OF MATERIAL TOGETHER AT A POINT ON SAID LOOP TO FORM A CARRYING MEANS FOR EACH PACKAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
PACKAGING APPARATUS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED FEEDING MEANS HAVING A DISCHARGE END AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT PRODUCTS FOR SUCCESSIVE MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY THEREALONG AND OUT OF SAID END, A LENGTH OF TUBULAR PACKAGING MATERIAL STORED IN SHIRRED CONDITION AROUND SAID FEEDING MEANS, SAID PACKAGING MATERIAL BEING ADAPTED TO BE REMOVED FROM SAID FEEDING MEANS AS A PRODUCT IS DISCHARGED OUT OF SAID END FOR ENVELOPING SUCH PRODUCT, A PAIR OF CLIPPING DEVICES ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE END, SAID DEVICES BEING SPACED APART A RELATIVELY SHORT DISTANCE AND ADAPTED TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF DEFORMED CLIPS SURROUNDING SAID MATERIAL AND IN TIGHT FRICTIONAL GRIPPING RELATION THEREWITH, CUTTING MEANS FOR SEVERING SAID MATERIAL INTERMEDIATE SAID CLIPPING DEVICES AFTER SUCH CLIPPING HAS BEEN PERFORMED, ONE OF SAID CLIPPING DEVICES INCLUDING AN UPWARDLY PROJECTING PORTION AROUND WHICH SAID MATERIAL MAY BE WOUND TO FORM A LOOP, AND SAID ONE CLIPPING DEVICE APPLYING A LONGER CLIP THAN THE OTHER DEVICE AND CLAMPING A DOUBLE THICKNESS OF MATERIAL TOGETHER AT A POINT ON SAID LOOP TO FORM A CARRYING MEANS FOR EACH PACKAGE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-06-25 | 1971-12-25 | 1972-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-25 | 1975-12-25 | 1976-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-25 | 1979-12-25 | 1980-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |