US3140089A
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Sheet handling apparatus
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-20
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1981-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J Greenblott
- 👤 Wendell J Wheeler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:48
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN COMBINATION, A RECEIVER CONTAINING A STACK OF SHEETS; A MOVABLE LOW-INERTIA ENDLESS MEMBER; STATIONARY MEANS ADJACENT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE STACK; A SHEETACCOMMODATING RECESS IN SAID MEMBER COOPERATING WITH SAID STATIONARY MEANS TO PROVIDE A THROAT THROUGH WHICH A SINGLE SHEET MAY BE FED BY THE MEMBER WHEN SUCH SHEET IS NESTED IN THE RECESS; AND MEANS EFFECTIVE WHEN THE LEADING END OF SAID RECESS REACHES THE THROAT TO ATTRACT THE ENDMOST SHEET OF THE STACK TO SAID RECESS SO THE MEMBER CAN FEED IT THROUGH THE THROAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN COMBINATION, A RECEIVER CONTAINING A STACK OF SHEETS; A MOVABLE LOW-INERTIA ENDLESS MEMBER; STATIONARY MEANS ADJACENT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE STACK; A SHEETACCOMMODATING RECESS IN SAID MEMBER COOPERATING WITH SAID STATIONARY MEANS TO PROVIDE A THROAT THROUGH WHICH A SINGLE SHEET MAY BE FED BY THE MEMBER WHEN SUCH SHEET IS NESTED IN THE RECESS; AND MEANS EFFECTIVE WHEN THE LEADING END OF SAID RECESS REACHES THE THROAT TO ATTRACT THE ENDMOST SHEET OF THE STACK TO SAID RECESS SO THE MEMBER CAN FEED IT THROUGH THE THROAT.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |