US4188249A
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Package including an elastic container protector and a method and machine for fitting the protector
Assignee: Fuji Seal Inc
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Filing: 1978-04-03
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A package including a container protector which is made of an elastic film tube, the circumference of which is smaller than that of the part of a container over which it is fitted. A method and machine for fitting the protector are also described.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaaki Fujio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:25
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C63/00; B29C63/18; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/06; B65D55/08; B65D55/0818; B65D55/0854; B67; B67B; B67B5/00; B67B5/03; B67B5/034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A method for putting a container protector comprising an elastic film tube over a part of a container, the circumference of which is larger than that of the elastic film in its unstressed state comprising: putting the film tube over a plurality of guide plates which are arranged around an axis and are movable inwards and outwards, stretching the film tube by moving said guide plates outwardly, inserting the part of the container inside the stretched film tube, releasing the film tube so that it grips part of the container, and gripping the film tube onto the container with gripping members while removing said guide plates.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A method for putting a container protector comprising an elastic film tube over a part of a container, the circumference of which is larger than that of the elastic film in its unstressed state comprising: putting the film tube over a plurality of guide plates which are arranged around an axis and are movable inwards and outwards, stretching the film tube by moving said guide plates outwardly, inserting the part of the container inside the stretched film tube, releasing the film tube so that it grips part of the container, and gripping the film tube onto the container with gripping members while removing said guide plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method according to claim 1, further comprising holding the film tube onto the guide plates from the outside with holding members while the container is being inserted between the guide plates.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
22 words
The method acording to any one of claims 2 or 1 further comprising applying adhesive between the film tube and the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A machine for putting a container protector comprising an elastic film tube over a part of a container, the circumference of which is larger than that of said elastic film tube in its unstressed state, comprising a plurality of guide plates which are arranged around an axis and are movable inwards and outwards, gripping members which grip the film tube onto the container; and a support means which supports the container, said support means and said guide plates being movable with respect to one another so that said part of said container may be inserted between and withdrawn from between said guide plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
A machine for putting a container protector comprising an elastic film tube over a part of a container, the circumference of which is larger than that of said elastic film tube in its unstressed state, comprising a plurality of guide plates which are arranged around an axis and are movable inwards and outwards, gripping members which grip the film tube onto the container; and a support means which supports the container, said support means and said guide plates being movable with respect to one another so that said part of said container may be inserted between and withdrawn from between said guide plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A machine as in claim 4, further comprising holding members which hold the film tube onto the guide plates from the outside.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A machine according to any one of claims 4 or 5, further comprising adhesive applying means which apply adhesive to the inside of the film tube between it and the container.
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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |