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Stack conditioning apparatus
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-14
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1981-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Brozo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:43
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR FEEDING CARDS FROM A STACK OF VERTICAL CARDS, APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING THE STACK COMPRISING A BASE, A STACK SUPPORTING TABLE RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED THEREON, MEANS FOR VIBRATING SAID TABLE, A PIVOTABLE MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A TAMPING MEMBER FIXED TO SAID PIVOTABLE MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH THE EXPOSED EDGES OF THE CARDS IN THE STACK, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID PIVOTABLE MEMBER AND SAID TABLE WHEREBY THE VIBRATING MOVEMENT OF SAID TABLE IS CONVERTED TO AN OSCILLATING MOVEMENT OF SAID TAMPING MEMBER INTO AND AWAY FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EDGES OF THE CARDS IN THE STACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR FEEDING CARDS FROM A STACK OF VERTICAL CARDS, APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING THE STACK COMPRISING A BASE, A STACK SUPPORTING TABLE RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED THEREON, MEANS FOR VIBRATING SAID TABLE, A PIVOTABLE MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A TAMPING MEMBER FIXED TO SAID PIVOTABLE MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH THE EXPOSED EDGES OF THE CARDS IN THE STACK, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID PIVOTABLE MEMBER AND SAID TABLE WHEREBY THE VIBRATING MOVEMENT OF SAID TABLE IS CONVERTED TO AN OSCILLATING MOVEMENT OF SAID TAMPING MEMBER INTO AND AWAY FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EDGES OF THE CARDS IN THE STACK.
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) | 1966-05-13 | 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 |