US3077983A
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Banknote handling machine
Assignee: De la Rue Instruments Ltd
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Filing: 1960-03-28
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Middleditch Stanley William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/08; B65H3/0808; B65H3/085; B65H3/0858; B65H3/0866; G; G06; G06M; G06M7/00; G06M7/02; G06M7/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A MACHINE FOR THE HIGH SPEED FEEDING OF SHEETS OF PAPER COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF SHEETS ON EDGE, WITH THE SHEETS SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL; A PAIR OF POWER DRIVEN FEED ROLLERS ONE OF WHICH HAS A DEEPLY CUT AWAY PERIPHERY, WHICH ROLLERS COACT INTERMITTENTLY TO PROVIDE A NIP IN A PLANE APPROXIMATELY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PLANE OF THE SHEETS IN THE STACK; AN OSCILLATORY SUCKER ARM IN CONTINUOUS FLUID COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF VACUUM; AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID OSCILLATORY SUCKER ARM TO MOVE IN AN ARCUATE PATH BETWEEN THE FOREMOST SHEET AND SAID FEED ROLLERS WHEREBY EACH SHEET IS ADHERED TO SAID SUCKER ARM IN TURN ADJACENT ONE EDGE, AND IS TURNED INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ONE FEED ROLLER AND THE CUTAWAY PERIPHERY OF THE OTHER AND THE FEED ROLLERS THEREAFTER COACT TO PULL THE SHEET FROM THE SUCKER ARM AND TO FEED IT BETWEEN THEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A MACHINE FOR THE HIGH SPEED FEEDING OF SHEETS OF PAPER COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF SHEETS ON EDGE, WITH THE SHEETS SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL; A PAIR OF POWER DRIVEN FEED ROLLERS ONE OF WHICH HAS A DEEPLY CUT AWAY PERIPHERY, WHICH ROLLERS COACT INTERMITTENTLY TO PROVIDE A NIP IN A PLANE APPROXIMATELY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PLANE OF THE SHEETS IN THE STACK; AN OSCILLATORY SUCKER ARM IN CONTINUOUS FLUID COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF VACUUM; AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID OSCILLATORY SUCKER ARM TO MOVE IN AN ARCUATE PATH BETWEEN THE FOREMOST SHEET AND SAID FEED ROLLERS WHEREBY EACH SHEET IS ADHERED TO SAID SUCKER ARM IN TURN ADJACENT ONE EDGE, AND IS TURNED INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ONE FEED ROLLER AND THE CUTAWAY PERIPHERY OF THE OTHER AND THE FEED ROLLERS THEREAFTER COACT TO PULL THE SHEET FROM THE SUCKER ARM AND TO FEED IT BETWEEN THEM.
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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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |