US3099956A
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Rotary offset gravure printing press
Assignee: Armstrong World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-29
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1981-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace A Anderson
- 👤 Wilber C Brunner
- 👤 Clarence L Hornberger
- 👤 Edward W Stanley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:26
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F9/00; B41F9/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A ROTARY PRINTING PRESS AND SYSTEM, A PRINTING STAND INCLUDING AN ENGRAVED CYLINDER, AN IMPRESSION CYLINDER SPACED THEREFROM, AN OFFSET CYLINDER INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID ENGRAVED AND IMPRESSION CYLINDERS, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID OFFSET CYLINDER WHICH IS OPERABLE TO MOVE ONLY SAID OFFSET CYLINDER TO SELECTIVELY BREAK CONTACT WITH SAID ENGRAVED AND IMPRESSION CYLINDERS OR ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH THEM, SAID OFFSET CYLINDER HAVING ITS AXIS LOCATED AT AN ELEVATION HIGHER THAN THE AXES OF SAID ENGRAVED AND IMPRESSION CYLINDERS, SAID MEANS FOR MOVING SAID OFFSET CYLINDER COMPRISING A LEVER SYSTEM POSITIONED BELOW THE UPPER SURFACE OF ALL OF SAID CYLINDERS, MOUNTING MEANS FOR THE SHAFTS OF SAID CYLINDERS, INCLUDING BEARING ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY FIXED SUPPORTS IN SAID PRESS, REMOVABLE CAP MEMBERS SECURING SAID ASSEMBLIES IN SAID SUPPORTS, SAID CYLINDERS BEING VERTICALLY REMOVABLE FROM SAID SUPPORTS TOGETHER WITH SAID BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND CAP MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A ROTARY PRINTING PRESS AND SYSTEM, A PRINTING STAND INCLUDING AN ENGRAVED CYLINDER, AN IMPRESSION CYLINDER SPACED THEREFROM, AN OFFSET CYLINDER INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID ENGRAVED AND IMPRESSION CYLINDERS, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID OFFSET CYLINDER WHICH IS OPERABLE TO MOVE ONLY SAID OFFSET CYLINDER TO SELECTIVELY BREAK CONTACT WITH SAID ENGRAVED AND IMPRESSION CYLINDERS OR ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH THEM, SAID OFFSET CYLINDER HAVING ITS AXIS LOCATED AT AN ELEVATION HIGHER THAN THE AXES OF SAID ENGRAVED AND IMPRESSION CYLINDERS, SAID MEANS FOR MOVING SAID OFFSET CYLINDER COMPRISING A LEVER SYSTEM POSITIONED BELOW THE UPPER SURFACE OF ALL OF SAID CYLINDERS, MOUNTING MEANS FOR THE SHAFTS OF SAID CYLINDERS, INCLUDING BEARING ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY FIXED SUPPORTS IN SAID PRESS, REMOVABLE CAP MEMBERS SECURING SAID ASSEMBLIES IN SAID SUPPORTS, SAID CYLINDERS BEING VERTICALLY REMOVABLE FROM SAID SUPPORTS TOGETHER WITH SAID BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND CAP MEMBERS.
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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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |