US3078771A
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Film magazine for phototypographical machines
Assignee: Mergenthaler Linotype GmbH
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Filing: 1959-05-13
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel H Robbins
- 👤 Richard K Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:39
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41B; B41B21/00; B41B21/32; B41B21/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
IN A PHOTOTYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE WHEREIN A FILM IS ADVANCED ENDWISE THROUGH THE MACHINE IN STEP BY STEP FASHION AND UPON WHICH TRANSVERSE LINES OF TYPOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERS ARE PHOTOGRAPHED ONE AFTER ANOTHER IN SPACED RELATION, THE COMBINATION OF MEANS OPERABLE AFTER THE COMPOSITION OF EACH SUCCESSIVE LINE FOR EFFECTING SUCH ADVANCE OF THE FILM TO THE SUCCESSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC POSITIONS, AND MEANS DISTINCT FROM SAID ADVANCING MEANS AND OPERABLE DURING THE COMPOSITION OF A LINE FOR REPOSITIONING THE FILM ENDWISE IN ORDER TO EFFECT LOWER SLUG LINE ALIGNMENT OF THE TYPOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERS COMPOSING A LINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN A PHOTOTYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE WHEREIN A FILM IS ADVANCED ENDWISE THROUGH THE MACHINE IN STEP BY STEP FASHION AND UPON WHICH TRANSVERSE LINES OF TYPOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERS ARE PHOTOGRAPHED ONE AFTER ANOTHER IN SPACED RELATION, THE COMBINATION OF MEANS OPERABLE AFTER THE COMPOSITION OF EACH SUCCESSIVE LINE FOR EFFECTING SUCH ADVANCE OF THE FILM TO THE SUCCESSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC POSITIONS, AND MEANS DISTINCT FROM SAID ADVANCING MEANS AND OPERABLE DURING THE COMPOSITION OF A LINE FOR REPOSITIONING THE FILM ENDWISE IN ORDER TO EFFECT LOWER SLUG LINE ALIGNMENT OF THE TYPOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERS COMPOSING A LINE.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |