US3267637A
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Method of closing, squaring and sealing folding boxes comprising cover flaps
Assignee: Kliklok LLC
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Filing: 1963-10-17
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1983-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:22
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/34; B01D53/74; B01D53/86; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/20; B65B7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
THE METHOD OF CLOSING, SQUARING AND SEALING A FOLDING BOX COMPRISING A BOX BODY, A BOX COVER PANEL ARTICULATED TO THE REAR PANEL OF THE BOX BODY, A COVER FRONT FLAP AND COVER SIDE FLAPS TO BE ADHERED TO THE BODY FRONT WALL AND THE BODY SIDE WALLS, RESPECTIVELY, THE METHOD COMPRISING, ADVANCING THE BOX WITH ONE BOX BODY SIDE WALL LEADING; FOLDING THE COVER PANEL INTO CLOSING POSITION OVER THE BOX BODY, FOLDING THE TRAILING COVER SIDE FLAP OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE OTHER BODY SIDE WALL, MOVING A TRANSPORT ELEMENT AGAINST THE TRAILING COVER SIDE FLAP TO ENGAGE THE COVER PANEL AT THE COVER SIDE FLAP FOLD LINE AND DISPLACING SAID SIDE FLAP FOLD LINE RELATIVELY TO THE BOX BODY UNTIL SAID SIDE FLAP FOLD LINE IS IN SQUARED POSITION WITH REPSECT TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE SAID OTHER SIDE WALL; APPLYING ADHESIVE TO THE COVER FRONT FLAP AND FOLDING IT AGAINST THE BODY FRONT WALL INTO SEALING POSITION; AND THEN TURNING THE BOX AND SEALING THE COVER SIDE FLAPS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
173 words
THE METHOD OF CLOSING, SQUARING AND SEALING A FOLDING BOX COMPRISING A BOX BODY, A BOX COVER PANEL ARTICULATED TO THE REAR PANEL OF THE BOX BODY, A COVER FRONT FLAP AND COVER SIDE FLAPS TO BE ADHERED TO THE BODY FRONT WALL AND THE BODY SIDE WALLS, RESPECTIVELY, THE METHOD COMPRISING, ADVANCING THE BOX WITH ONE BOX BODY SIDE WALL LEADING; FOLDING THE COVER PANEL INTO CLOSING POSITION OVER THE BOX BODY, FOLDING THE TRAILING COVER SIDE FLAP OVER THE OUTSIDE OF THE OTHER BODY SIDE WALL, MOVING A TRANSPORT ELEMENT AGAINST THE TRAILING COVER SIDE FLAP TO ENGAGE THE COVER PANEL AT THE COVER SIDE FLAP FOLD LINE AND DISPLACING SAID SIDE FLAP FOLD LINE RELATIVELY TO THE BOX BODY UNTIL SAID SIDE FLAP FOLD LINE IS IN SQUARED POSITION WITH REPSECT TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE SAID OTHER SIDE WALL; APPLYING ADHESIVE TO THE COVER FRONT FLAP AND FOLDING IT AGAINST THE BODY FRONT WALL INTO SEALING POSITION; AND THEN TURNING THE BOX AND SEALING THE COVER SIDE FLAPS.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |