US3009852A
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Plastic tag and applying tongs therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-22
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Granted: 1961-11-21
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Expires: 1980-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Gruner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 17:11
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A FIRST LEVER AND A SECOND LEVER, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID LEVERS TOGETHER IN CROSS RELATION TO ONE ANOTHER AT A POINT SPACED FROM THE LEVER ENDS, SAID LEVERS HAVING COMPLEMENTARY ENDS FORMING TONG JAWS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THEREBETWEEN AN OPEN IDENTIFYING TAG, WHEN SAID JAWS ARE IN AN OPEN POSITION, SAID LEVERS HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS FORMING HANDLE PORTIONS MANUALLY OPERABLE FOR CLOSING THE JAWS TO EFFECT A CLOSING OF THE TAG, HEATING MEANS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID JAWS AND INCLUDING A PART DISPOSED TO WELD PARTS OF THE TAG IN A CLOSED POSITION, WHEN SAID JAWS ARE CLOSED, AND A HEAT INSULATING MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID JAW AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID HEATING MEANS AND THE TAG AND HAVING A PORTION SURROUNDING SAID PART OF THE HEATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A FIRST LEVER AND A SECOND LEVER, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID LEVERS TOGETHER IN CROSS RELATION TO ONE ANOTHER AT A POINT SPACED FROM THE LEVER ENDS, SAID LEVERS HAVING COMPLEMENTARY ENDS FORMING TONG JAWS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THEREBETWEEN AN OPEN IDENTIFYING TAG, WHEN SAID JAWS ARE IN AN OPEN POSITION, SAID LEVERS HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS FORMING HANDLE PORTIONS MANUALLY OPERABLE FOR CLOSING THE JAWS TO EFFECT A CLOSING OF THE TAG, HEATING MEANS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID JAWS AND INCLUDING A PART DISPOSED TO WELD PARTS OF THE TAG IN A CLOSED POSITION, WHEN SAID JAWS ARE CLOSED, AND A HEAT INSULATING MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID JAW AND DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID HEATING MEANS AND THE TAG AND HAVING A PORTION SURROUNDING SAID PART OF THE HEATING MEANS.
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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) | 1964-11-20 | 1965-05-22 | 1965-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-11-20 | 1969-05-22 | 1969-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-11-20 | 1973-05-22 | 1973-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |