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US3083960A
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Card handling apparatus
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1960-12-30
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Coronado
- 👤 Jack Y Yamashiro
- 👤 Samuel C Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:52
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/0843; G06K17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION CARRIERS FROM THE BOTTOM OF A STACK OF INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION CARRIERS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE TOP, COMPRISING: A FIRST TRANSPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING MEANS FOR GRIPPING AND MOVING AN INFORMATION CARRIER; UPRIGHT INFORMATION CARRIER STORAGE MEANS HAVING A BOTTOM END ADJACENT SAID FIRST TRANSPORT MECHANISM; A CYCLIC MECHANISM AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID STORAGE MEANS FOR REMOVING INFORMATION CARRIERS ONE AT A TIME FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID STORAGE MEANS AND INSERTING EACH INFORMATION CARRIER AT SAID FIRST TRANSPORT MECHANISM; A SECOND TRANSPORT MECHANISM, INCLUDING MEANS FOR GRIPPING AND MOVING AN INFORMATION CARRIER THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH, HAVING A FIRST END DISPOSED TO RECEIVE INFORMATION CARRIERS FROM SAID FIRST TRANSPORT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION CARRIERS FROM THE BOTTOM OF A STACK OF INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION CARRIERS AND RETURNING THEM TO THE TOP, COMPRISING: A FIRST TRANSPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING MEANS FOR GRIPPING AND MOVING AN INFORMATION CARRIER; UPRIGHT INFORMATION CARRIER STORAGE MEANS HAVING A BOTTOM END ADJACENT SAID FIRST TRANSPORT MECHANISM; A CYCLIC MECHANISM AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID STORAGE MEANS FOR REMOVING INFORMATION CARRIERS ONE AT A TIME FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID STORAGE MEANS AND INSERTING EACH INFORMATION CARRIER AT SAID FIRST TRANSPORT MECHANISM; A SECOND TRANSPORT MECHANISM, INCLUDING MEANS FOR GRIPPING AND MOVING AN INFORMATION CARRIER THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH, HAVING A FIRST END DISPOSED TO RECEIVE INFORMATION CARRIERS FROM SAID FIRST TRANSPORT
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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |