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US3135197A
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Ink fountain assembly for printing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-19
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1981-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orville V Dutro
- 👤 Sherman H Hewson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:29
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F31/00; B41F31/02; B41F31/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN AN INK FOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY FOR PRINTING APPARATUS HAVING A SUPPORT SECURED TO AND SPANNING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN A PAIR OF SPACED SIDES, AN ELONGATED ROLLER JOURNALLED AT THE ENDS THEREOF IN SAID SIDES AND HAVING AN EXTERNAL, INK-RECEIVING SURFACE, AND AN ELONGATED, FLAT, INCLINED WIPER BLADE MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING, GENERALLY LOWERMOST EDGE MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SURFACE AND DISPOSED IN WIPING RELATIONSHIP THERETO, THE IMPROVEMENT OF WHICH COMPRISES MEANS ADAPTED FOR SPANNING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN PROXIMAL ENDS OF SAID ROLLER AND SAID BLADE TO PRESENT WITH SAID SURFACE AND THE UPPER FACE OF SAID BLADE A FOUNTAIN FOR CONTAINING INK, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A MEMBER OF YIELDABLE MATERIAL ENGAGEABLE WITH PROXIMAL ENDS OF SAID ROLLER AND BLADE IN SEALING RELATIONSHIP THERETO, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS BEING PROVIDED WITH AN ELONGATED SLOT THEREIN ADJACENT ONE MARGINAL EDGE THEREOF FOR RECEIVING THE PROXIMAL END OF THE BLADE AND ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT ADJACENT A CORRESPONDING SIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN AN INK FOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY FOR PRINTING APPARATUS HAVING A SUPPORT SECURED TO AND SPANNING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN A PAIR OF SPACED SIDES, AN ELONGATED ROLLER JOURNALLED AT THE ENDS THEREOF IN SAID SIDES AND HAVING AN EXTERNAL, INK-RECEIVING SURFACE, AND AN ELONGATED, FLAT, INCLINED WIPER BLADE MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING, GENERALLY LOWERMOST EDGE MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SURFACE AND DISPOSED IN WIPING RELATIONSHIP THERETO, THE IMPROVEMENT OF WHICH COMPRISES MEANS ADAPTED FOR SPANNING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN PROXIMAL ENDS OF SAID ROLLER AND SAID BLADE TO PRESENT WITH SAID SURFACE AND THE UPPER FACE OF SAID BLADE A FOUNTAIN FOR CONTAINING INK, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A MEMBER OF YIELDABLE MATERIAL ENGAGEABLE WITH PROXIMAL ENDS OF SAID ROLLER AND BLADE IN SEALING RELATIONSHIP THERETO, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS BEING PROVIDED WITH AN ELONGATED SLOT THEREIN ADJACENT ONE MARGINAL EDGE THEREOF FOR RECEIVING THE PROXIMAL END OF THE BLADE AND ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT ADJACENT A CORRESPONDING SIDE.
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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |