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US6205747B1
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Process for closing nets for fruits and the like and net closed by means of said process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-09-18
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Granted: 2001-03-27
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Expires: 2018-09-18
Abstract
Abstract The process comprises the welding of the lower extremity of the net, then filling the net with the predetermined amount of fruits or the like, and making a second transversal welding of the tubular net element in an upper area of the net, and nipping the tubular net element in an area comprised between the upper welded closure and the fruits contained in the net, closing the net by means of a dismountable clamp which remains incorporated at a point situated under the upper welded closure of the net and above the net. The net can be opened and closed repetitively.
Inventors
- 👤 Rosalina Paniagua Olaechea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/1616; B65D33/1625; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; B65B51/043; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for closing bags comprising a tubular net element that is fed continuously to a filling station including the steps of: welding closed the lower end of the net element to form a net bag; filling the bag with a preselected amount of the product to be bagged; providing a second weld on said net element at a location spaced above the product; pinching together said net element in the region between said second weld and the product; attaching a reusable closure element to the pinched region of said net element between said second weld and the product, for alternately opening and closing said bag by the user; and cutting said net element between said reusable closure element and said second weld to provide a net bag.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for closing bags comprising a tubular net element that is fed continuously to a filling station including the steps of: welding closed the lower end of the net element to form a net bag; filling the bag with a preselected amount of the product to be bagged; providing a second weld on said net element at a location spaced above the product; pinching together said net element in the region between said second weld and the product; attaching a reusable closure element to the pinched region of said net element between said second weld and the product, for alternately opening and closing said bag by the user; and cutting said net element between said reusable closure element and said second weld to provide a net bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method for closing bags as in claim 1 , comprising the further step of applying pressure to said closure element to force said closure element into and out of engagement with the bag to respectively close and open said bag.
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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) | 2004-03-26 | 2004-09-25 | 2005-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-03-26 | 2008-09-25 | 2009-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-03-26 | 2012-09-25 | 2013-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |