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US3071371A
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Sheet feeding apparatus
Assignee: Miehle Goss Dexter Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-07
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Wickland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/08; B65H3/0808; B65H3/0816; B65H3/0825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING SHEETS SUCCESSIVELY FROM THE TOP OF A SUPPLY THEREOF COMPRISING SHEET GRIPPING MEANS MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPLY WHEREBY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE TOPMOST SHEET OF SAID SUPPLY IS LIFTED, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SHEET GRIPPING MEANS DOWNWARDLY, MEANS TEMPORARILY CONTACTING SAID GRIPPING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE RATE OF DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID SHEET GRIPPING MEANS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE CONTACT OF SAID GRIPPING MEANS WITH THE TOPMOST SHEET OF SAID SUPPLY FOR MOVING SAID GRIPPING MEANS UPWARDLY AWAY FROM SAID SUPPLY AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID CONTROLLING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING SHEETS SUCCESSIVELY FROM THE TOP OF A SUPPLY THEREOF COMPRISING SHEET GRIPPING MEANS MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPLY WHEREBY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE TOPMOST SHEET OF SAID SUPPLY IS LIFTED, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SHEET GRIPPING MEANS DOWNWARDLY, MEANS TEMPORARILY CONTACTING SAID GRIPPING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE RATE OF DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID SHEET GRIPPING MEANS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE CONTACT OF SAID GRIPPING MEANS WITH THE TOPMOST SHEET OF SAID SUPPLY FOR MOVING SAID GRIPPING MEANS UPWARDLY AWAY FROM SAID SUPPLY AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID CONTROLLING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |