Patent · US Expired

Method for tying twines into closed loops

US5011197A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1990
Grant dateApr 30, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/31
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention pertains to a method for securing twines or strings made of natural or synthetic fibers into tightly wrapped closed loops around bales, boxes or other objects. It applies the knotting effect of twines, when under proper tension are twisted together into overlapping multiple strands.

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