US3089402A
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Photo-typographic master character plate
Assignee: American Type Founders Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-14
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1981-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J H Sausele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:35
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41B; B41B17/00; B41B17/18; B41B17/20; B41B17/24; B41B17/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A MASTER CHARACTER PLATE FOR PHOTO-TYPESETTING MACHINES OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A FLAT ROTATABLE DISC OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL BEARING AT LEAST ONE FONT OF PRINTING CHARACTERS, THE CHARACTERS BEING DISPOSED IN ACCURATE ALIGNMENT UPON THE DISC, AT LEAST ONE STOP PIN PROJECTING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY FROM ONE FACE OF SAID DISC AND ADAPTED TO ABUT SELECTED ONES OF A SERIES OF STOP BLADES CARRIED BY THE MACHINE TO WHICH THE DISC MAY BE APPLIED AND PROJECTABLE INTO THE PATH OF SAID STOP PIN DURING ROTATION OF THE DISC, AND A YIELDABLE MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID DISC ADJACENT SAID STOP ELEMENT AND ADAPTED TO BE DISPLACED SLIGHTLY BY THE STOP BLADE AS THE STOP PIN APPROACHES THE LATTER AND TO MOVE BACK BEHIND SAID STOP BLADE WHEN CONTACT BETWEEN THE STOP BLADE AND THE STOP PIN IS IMMINENT, WHEREBY EXCESSIVE REBOUND OF THE STOP PIN AND THEREFORE OF THE DISC IS PREVENTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A MASTER CHARACTER PLATE FOR PHOTO-TYPESETTING MACHINES OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A FLAT ROTATABLE DISC OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL BEARING AT LEAST ONE FONT OF PRINTING CHARACTERS, THE CHARACTERS BEING DISPOSED IN ACCURATE ALIGNMENT UPON THE DISC, AT LEAST ONE STOP PIN PROJECTING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY FROM ONE FACE OF SAID DISC AND ADAPTED TO ABUT SELECTED ONES OF A SERIES OF STOP BLADES CARRIED BY THE MACHINE TO WHICH THE DISC MAY BE APPLIED AND PROJECTABLE INTO THE PATH OF SAID STOP PIN DURING ROTATION OF THE DISC, AND A YIELDABLE MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID DISC ADJACENT SAID STOP ELEMENT AND ADAPTED TO BE DISPLACED SLIGHTLY BY THE STOP BLADE AS THE STOP PIN APPROACHES THE LATTER AND TO MOVE BACK BEHIND SAID STOP BLADE WHEN CONTACT BETWEEN THE STOP BLADE AND THE STOP PIN IS IMMINENT, WHEREBY EXCESSIVE REBOUND OF THE STOP PIN AND THEREFORE OF THE DISC IS PREVENTED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2503647A
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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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |