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US3100109A
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Paper gripper mechanism
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-23
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1980-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger H Eichorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:57
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6529
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS HAVING CONVEYOR CHAINS ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT A SHEET GRIPPING DEVICE FROM A SHEET RECEIVING STATION TO A SHEET DELIVERY STATION, WHEREIN THE SHEET GRIPPING DEVICE INCLUDES A GRIPPER BAR SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR CHAINS TRANSVERSELY THEREBETWEEN, A SHEET GRIPPER JAW PORTION ON SAID GRIPPER BAR SERVING AS A COMMON LOWER GRIPPER JAW, A PLURALITY OF GRIPPERS PIVOTABLY SECURED ON SAID GRIPPER BAR, EACH OF SAID GRIPPERS BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID GRIPPER BAR, EACH OF SAID GRIPPERS HAVING JAW PORTIONS THEREON ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID SHEET GRIPPER JAW PORTION TO GRIP A SHEET THEREBETWEEN, AND CAM FOLLOWER PORTIONS ON EACH OF SAID GRIPPERS ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED BY CAMS LOCATED ADJACENT AND BETWEEN SAID CONVEYOR CHAINS AT SAID SHEET RECEIV-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS HAVING CONVEYOR CHAINS ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT A SHEET GRIPPING DEVICE FROM A SHEET RECEIVING STATION TO A SHEET DELIVERY STATION, WHEREIN THE SHEET GRIPPING DEVICE INCLUDES A GRIPPER BAR SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR CHAINS TRANSVERSELY THEREBETWEEN, A SHEET GRIPPER JAW PORTION ON SAID GRIPPER BAR SERVING AS A COMMON LOWER GRIPPER JAW, A PLURALITY OF GRIPPERS PIVOTABLY SECURED ON SAID GRIPPER BAR, EACH OF SAID GRIPPERS BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID GRIPPER BAR, EACH OF SAID GRIPPERS HAVING JAW PORTIONS THEREON ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID SHEET GRIPPER JAW PORTION TO GRIP A SHEET THEREBETWEEN, AND CAM FOLLOWER PORTIONS ON EACH OF SAID GRIPPERS ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED BY CAMS LOCATED ADJACENT AND BETWEEN SAID CONVEYOR CHAINS AT SAID SHEET RECEIV-
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) | 1966-08-05 | 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 |