US3134474A
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Zig-zag typewriter form stands
Assignee: Moore Business Forms Inc
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Filing: 1961-09-28
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1981-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Marchman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/54; A47B57/56; A47B21/00; A47B21/04; A47B21/045; B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR BUSINESS MACHINES PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR THE GUIDING OF ZIG-ZAG FOLDED CONTINUOUS FORMS IN THEIR PASSAGE TO AND FROM THE MACHINE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A STAND HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POST, TWO SHELVES HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING THEM TO SAID POST AT DIFFERENT LEVELS, THE UPPER SHELF ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A ZIG-ZAG PACK TO BE FED TO THE MACHINE, THE LOWER SHELF HAVING VERTICAL GUIDES SPACED APART SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF ONE FOLD IN THE ZIG-ZAG FORM TO BE PROCESSED TO RECEIVE AND POSITION THE CONTINUOUS FORM FROM THE MACHINE AGAIN IN ZIG-ZAG PACK CONFIGURATION, A DELIVERY GUIDE ASSOCIATED WITH THE MACHINE AND DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE SAID UPPER SHELF TO FEED THE ZIG-ZAG FORMS RECEIVED FROM THE MACHINE, AND ONE EDGE OF THE UPPER SHELF BEING DISPOSED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CENTER OF THE GUIDES ON THE LOWER SHELF AT A DISTANCE LESS THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID FOLD FOR ENGAGING THE FORMS FED FROM THE MACHINES SO THAT THE DELIVERED CONTINUOUS FORM SLIDES DOWN IN CONTACT WITH SAID EDGE OF THE UPPER SHELF WHEREBY SAID EDGE CONSTITUTES THE SOLE GUIDE FOR TRANSFERRING THE CONTINUOUS FORM FROM THE SAID DELIVERY GUIDE TO FOLDED CONDITION BETWEEN SAID GUIDES ON THE LOWER SHELF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR BUSINESS MACHINES PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR THE GUIDING OF ZIG-ZAG FOLDED CONTINUOUS FORMS IN THEIR PASSAGE TO AND FROM THE MACHINE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A STAND HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POST, TWO SHELVES HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING THEM TO SAID POST AT DIFFERENT LEVELS, THE UPPER SHELF ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A ZIG-ZAG PACK TO BE FED TO THE MACHINE, THE LOWER SHELF HAVING VERTICAL GUIDES SPACED APART SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF ONE FOLD IN THE ZIG-ZAG FORM TO BE PROCESSED TO RECEIVE AND POSITION THE CONTINUOUS FORM FROM THE MACHINE AGAIN IN ZIG-ZAG PACK CONFIGURATION, A DELIVERY GUIDE ASSOCIATED WITH THE MACHINE AND DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE SAID UPPER SHELF TO FEED THE ZIG-ZAG FORMS RECEIVED FROM THE MACHINE, AND ONE EDGE OF THE UPPER SHELF BEING DISPOSED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CENTER OF THE GUIDES ON THE LOWER SHELF AT A DISTANCE LESS THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID FOLD FOR ENGAGING THE FORMS FED FROM THE MACHINES SO THAT THE DELIVERED CONTINUOUS FORM SLIDES DOWN IN CONTACT WITH SAID EDGE OF THE UPPER SHELF WHEREBY SAID EDGE CONSTITUTES THE SOLE GUIDE FOR TRANSFERRING THE CONTINUOUS FORM FROM THE SAID DELIVERY GUIDE TO FOLDED CONDITION BETWEEN SAID GUIDES ON THE LOWER SHELF.
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| 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 |