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US3139520A
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Perforated record card reading apparatus
Assignee: Olivetti SpA
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Filing: 1962-04-06
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gassino Teresio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A PERFORATED RECORD CARD READING APPARATUS HAVING A SINGLE SET OF FINGERS OPERABLE FOR SENSING THE PERFORATIONS OF A COLUMN OF A RECORD CARD, A DEVICE OPERABLE FOR FEEDING SAID CARD COLUMN BY COLUMN, AND A MAIN OPERATING MECHANISM CONDITIONABLE FOR CYCLICALLY OPERATING SAID SET AND SAID DEVICE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) FRICTIONAL MEANS FOR CONTINOUSLY DRIVING SAID CARD PERPENDICULARLY TO ITS COLUMNS, (B) A RACK MEMBER HAVING A PITCH CORRESPONDING TO THE PITCH OF THE COLUMNS OF SAID CARD, (C) AN ESCAPEMENT MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID RACK MEMBER, (D) ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING SHIFTABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER MEMBER FOR MUTUAL ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT, (E) SAID ESCAPEMENT MEMBER BEING MOVABLE FOR ADVANCEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SAID RACK MEMBER AND BEING ENGAGEABLE BY THE LEADING EDGE OF SAID CARD FOR BEING ADVANCED THEREBY, (F) MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID MECHANISM FOR CYCLICALLY SHIFTING SAID SHIFTABLE MEMBER FOR CAUSING SAID ESCAPEMENT MEMBER TO THE ADVANCED STEP BY STEP, (G) AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS UPON SAID STEPWISE ADVANCEMENT FOR CONDITIONING SAID MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A PERFORATED RECORD CARD READING APPARATUS HAVING A SINGLE SET OF FINGERS OPERABLE FOR SENSING THE PERFORATIONS OF A COLUMN OF A RECORD CARD, A DEVICE OPERABLE FOR FEEDING SAID CARD COLUMN BY COLUMN, AND A MAIN OPERATING MECHANISM CONDITIONABLE FOR CYCLICALLY OPERATING SAID SET AND SAID DEVICE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) FRICTIONAL MEANS FOR CONTINOUSLY DRIVING SAID CARD PERPENDICULARLY TO ITS COLUMNS, (B) A RACK MEMBER HAVING A PITCH CORRESPONDING TO THE PITCH OF THE COLUMNS OF SAID CARD, (C) AN ESCAPEMENT MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID RACK MEMBER, (D) ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING SHIFTABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER MEMBER FOR MUTUAL ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT, (E) SAID ESCAPEMENT MEMBER BEING MOVABLE FOR ADVANCEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SAID RACK MEMBER AND BEING ENGAGEABLE BY THE LEADING EDGE OF SAID CARD FOR BEING ADVANCED THEREBY, (F) MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID MECHANISM FOR CYCLICALLY SHIFTING SAID SHIFTABLE MEMBER FOR CAUSING SAID ESCAPEMENT MEMBER TO THE ADVANCED STEP BY STEP, (G) AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS UPON SAID STEPWISE ADVANCEMENT FOR CONDITIONING SAID MECHANISM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |