US3117741A
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Tensioning system for rolled paper stock
Assignee: Miehle Goss Dexter Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-09
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chase Corson Walter
- 👤 Vischulis George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H23/00; B65H23/04; B65H23/06; B65H23/08; B65H23/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR TENSIONING A WEB DRAWN INTO A WEBPROCESSING DEVICE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A ROTATABLE WEB SUPPLY ROLL, AT LEAST ONE ENDLESS RETARDING BELT, MEANS INCLUDING ROTATABLE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING SAID BELT WITH THE LATTER PARTIALLY WRAPPING THE PERIPHERY OF SAID SUPPLY ROLL, MEANS FOR TIGHTENING SAID BELT SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT SLIPPAGE BETWEEN IT AND SAID ROLL, DRIVE MEANS FOR PULLING A WEB FROM SAID ROLL AND THUS ROTATING THE LATTER SO THAT THE ROLL DRIVES SAID BELT WITHOUT SLIPPAGE, A SLIPPABLE COUPLING, MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID COUPLING WITH SAID DRIVE MEANS AND SAID BELT TO MAKE SAID COUPLING SLIP AND SO THAT TORQUE TRANSMITTED BY THE COUPLING RETARDS THE BELT WITHOUT SLIPPAGE BETWEEN SAID BELT AND THE WEB DURING CONTINUOUS UNWINDING OF THE WEB FROM SAID SUPPLY ROLL, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL WHICH VARIES ACCORDING TO THE TENSION IN SAID WEB, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNAL FOR ADJUSTING THE TORQUE TRANSMITTED BY SAID COUPLING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR TENSIONING A WEB DRAWN INTO A WEBPROCESSING DEVICE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A ROTATABLE WEB SUPPLY ROLL, AT LEAST ONE ENDLESS RETARDING BELT, MEANS INCLUDING ROTATABLE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING SAID BELT WITH THE LATTER PARTIALLY WRAPPING THE PERIPHERY OF SAID SUPPLY ROLL, MEANS FOR TIGHTENING SAID BELT SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT SLIPPAGE BETWEEN IT AND SAID ROLL, DRIVE MEANS FOR PULLING A WEB FROM SAID ROLL AND THUS ROTATING THE LATTER SO THAT THE ROLL DRIVES SAID BELT WITHOUT SLIPPAGE, A SLIPPABLE COUPLING, MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID COUPLING WITH SAID DRIVE MEANS AND SAID BELT TO MAKE SAID COUPLING SLIP AND SO THAT TORQUE TRANSMITTED BY THE COUPLING RETARDS THE BELT WITHOUT SLIPPAGE BETWEEN SAID BELT AND THE WEB DURING CONTINUOUS UNWINDING OF THE WEB FROM SAID SUPPLY ROLL, MEANS FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL WHICH VARIES ACCORDING TO THE TENSION IN SAID WEB, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNAL FOR ADJUSTING THE TORQUE TRANSMITTED BY SAID COUPLING.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |