US3399507A
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Automatic packaging machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-05
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Granted: 1968-09-03
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Expires: 1986-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Litchard Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/02; B65B25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
AN AUTOMATIC PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES IN BAGS HAVING FRONT AND REAR PANELS CONNECTED BY FLEXIBLE SIDES AND HAVING THEIR BOTTOMS FOLDED UPWARDLY WHEN EMPTY, (A) A MAGAZINE IN WHICH THE BAGS ARE ADVANCED IN THE MACHINE WHILE RESTING ON THEIR BOTTOMS, (B) A TURRET ROTATABLE ABOUT AN AXIS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, (C) FEED MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID BAGS ONE AT A TIME FROM THE MAGAZINE TO A SECTION OF SAID TURRET, (D) MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID PANELS FOR OPENING THE UPPER ENDS OF THE BAGS, (E) MECHANISM FOR INSERTING A NUMBER OF FINGERS SITUATED CLOSELY TO EACH OTHER INTO EACH BAG AFTER IT HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OPENED, 7(F) MEANS FOR SPREADING SAID FINGERS OUTWARDLY WHILE IN THE BAG TO MORE COMPLETELY UPON THE SAME, (G) A SCALE, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE BAGS WHEN MORE COMPLETELY OPENED TO SAID SCALE, (H) MEANS FOR FILLING MATERIAL INTO THE BAGS WHEN MORE COMPLETELY OPENED, (I) AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID SCALE FOR INTERRUPTING THE FILLING OF SAID BAGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
AN AUTOMATIC PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES IN BAGS HAVING FRONT AND REAR PANELS CONNECTED BY FLEXIBLE SIDES AND HAVING THEIR BOTTOMS FOLDED UPWARDLY WHEN EMPTY, (A) A MAGAZINE IN WHICH THE BAGS ARE ADVANCED IN THE MACHINE WHILE RESTING ON THEIR BOTTOMS, (B) A TURRET ROTATABLE ABOUT AN AXIS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, (C) FEED MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID BAGS ONE AT A TIME FROM THE MAGAZINE TO A SECTION OF SAID TURRET, (D) MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID PANELS FOR OPENING THE UPPER ENDS OF THE BAGS, (E) MECHANISM FOR INSERTING A NUMBER OF FINGERS SITUATED CLOSELY TO EACH OTHER INTO EACH BAG AFTER IT HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OPENED, 7(F) MEANS FOR SPREADING SAID FINGERS OUTWARDLY WHILE IN THE BAG TO MORE COMPLETELY UPON THE SAME, (G) A SCALE, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE BAGS WHEN MORE COMPLETELY OPENED TO SAID SCALE, (H) MEANS FOR FILLING MATERIAL INTO THE BAGS WHEN MORE COMPLETELY OPENED, (I) AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID SCALE FOR INTERRUPTING THE FILLING OF SAID BAGS.
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) | 1971-09-03 | 1972-03-04 | 1972-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-03 | 1976-03-04 | 1976-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-03 | 1980-03-04 | 1980-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |