US3134325A
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Ink adjusting mechanism
Assignee: Wood Newspaper Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-16
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1982-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emory W Worthington
- 👤 James R Langworthy
- 👤 Charles S Huffsmith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:06
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F31/00; B41F31/02; B41F31/04; B41F31/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A PRESS UNIT HAVING A FLEXIBLE BLADE EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH OF A FOUNTAIN ROLL FOR CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF INK ON SAID ROLL, AN INK ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR FLEXING THE BLADE AT SPECIFIED PORTIONS COMPRISING: (A) REVERSIBLE ENDLESS BELT DRIVE MEANS, (B) A PLURALITY OF ROTATABLE SCREW MEANS POSITIONED ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID BLADE BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH PORTIONS OF SAID BLADE TO VARY THE FLEXURE THEREOF, (C) A PLURALITY OF SELECTIVELY CONTROLLED CLUTCH MEANS WITH EACH SUCH CLUTCH MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING ONE OF SAID SCREW MEANS WITH SAID ENDLESS BELT DRIVE MEANS, AND EACH SAID CLUTCH MEANS HAVING A DRIVE PORTION IN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH SAID DRIVE MEANS AND A DRIVEN PORTION IN INTERMITTENT CONTACT WITH SAID SCREW MEANS WHEREBY SAID DRIVE MEANS MAY ROTATE ONE OR MORE SCREW MEANS AT ONE TIME TO SELECTIVELY FLEX PORTIONS OF SAID BLADE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A PRESS UNIT HAVING A FLEXIBLE BLADE EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH OF A FOUNTAIN ROLL FOR CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF INK ON SAID ROLL, AN INK ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR FLEXING THE BLADE AT SPECIFIED PORTIONS COMPRISING: (A) REVERSIBLE ENDLESS BELT DRIVE MEANS, (B) A PLURALITY OF ROTATABLE SCREW MEANS POSITIONED ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID BLADE BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH PORTIONS OF SAID BLADE TO VARY THE FLEXURE THEREOF, (C) A PLURALITY OF SELECTIVELY CONTROLLED CLUTCH MEANS WITH EACH SUCH CLUTCH MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING ONE OF SAID SCREW MEANS WITH SAID ENDLESS BELT DRIVE MEANS, AND EACH SAID CLUTCH MEANS HAVING A DRIVE PORTION IN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH SAID DRIVE MEANS AND A DRIVEN PORTION IN INTERMITTENT CONTACT WITH SAID SCREW MEANS WHEREBY SAID DRIVE MEANS MAY ROTATE ONE OR MORE SCREW MEANS AT ONE TIME TO SELECTIVELY FLEX PORTIONS OF SAID BLADE.
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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |