US3076399A
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Copying devices
Assignee: Lumoprint Zindler KG and Co GmbH
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Filing: 1960-07-21
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Limberger Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:51
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/02; G03B27/14; G03B27/30; G03B27/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A COPYING DEVICE, A CASING HAVING NON-TRANSPARENT BOTTOM, SIDE, AND END WALLS, A TRANSPARENT TOP WALL IN SAID CASING, A SOURCE OF LIGHT WITHIN SAID CASING, MEANS DEFINING A CONTACT PLATE ABOVE SAID TRANSPARENT TOP WALL, GUIDE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID CONTACT PLATE AND SAID CASING AND ADAPTED TO PERMIT PIVOTAL AND SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTACT PLATE, OPERATING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID OPERATING MEANS WITH SAID CONTACT PLATE, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, A CRANK LEVER HAVING ONE END SECURED TO SAID SHAFT, A COIL SPRING, MEANS SECURING ONE END OF SAID COIL SPRING TO THE FREE END OF SAID CRANK LEVER, MEANS SECURING THE OTHER END OF SAID COIL SPRING TO SAID CONTACT PLATE, AND STOP MEANS SECURED TO SAID CASING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CRANK LEVER IN SUCH POSITIONS AS TO LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CRANK LEVER TO AN ANGLE IN EXCESS OF 180*
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A COPYING DEVICE, A CASING HAVING NON-TRANSPARENT BOTTOM, SIDE, AND END WALLS, A TRANSPARENT TOP WALL IN SAID CASING, A SOURCE OF LIGHT WITHIN SAID CASING, MEANS DEFINING A CONTACT PLATE ABOVE SAID TRANSPARENT TOP WALL, GUIDE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID CONTACT PLATE AND SAID CASING AND ADAPTED TO PERMIT PIVOTAL AND SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CONTACT PLATE, OPERATING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID OPERATING MEANS WITH SAID CONTACT PLATE, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, A CRANK LEVER HAVING ONE END SECURED TO SAID SHAFT, A COIL SPRING, MEANS SECURING ONE END OF SAID COIL SPRING TO THE FREE END OF SAID CRANK LEVER, MEANS SECURING THE OTHER END OF SAID COIL SPRING TO SAID CONTACT PLATE, AND STOP MEANS SECURED TO SAID CASING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CRANK LEVER IN SUCH POSITIONS AS TO LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CRANK LEVER TO AN ANGLE IN EXCESS OF 180*
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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |