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Method and apparatus for folding an elongate storage bag

CA 1303638 C · Owner: Smith-Gander, Dwight · Inventors: Smith-Gander, Dwight

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FOLDING AN, ELONGATE STORAGE BAG" ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, The apparatus comprises an assembly of three linearly positioned frames, namely a folding frame a backing frame, and, a holding frame. Each of the folding and holding frames comprises a circular array of spaced rods which array can be, advanced and retracted longitudinally and expanded and, contracted radially. The backing frame comprises a circular array of spaced rods which are fixed. The folding frame operates within the plastic storage bag to be folded. The folding frame is adapted to expand to grip and stretch a length or "section" of the bag. This section then can be advanced over the backing frame …

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  • Granted June 16, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 16, 2009.
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FiledJanuary 29, 1987
GrantedJune 16, 1992
Term endedJune 16, 2009
Patent numberCA 1303638 C
Classification (IPC)B31B70/26 +1 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedJan 29, 1987Patent grantedJune 16, 1992Term endedJune 16, 2009

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