US3143017A
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Device for controlling the severing of a strip material into sheets
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1960-07-28
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1980-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey P Donnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:39
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D5/00; B26D5/20; B26D5/30; B26D5/34; B23; B23D; B23D33/00; B23D33/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4463; Y10T83/525; Y10T83/533
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A CUTTING ELEMENT TO SEVER A MOVING STRIP INTO DISCRETE SHEETS, SAID STRIP HAVING SPACED AREAS THEREON OF EQUAL LENGTH DISTINGUISHABLE FROM SAID STRIP, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A CUTTING STATION INCLUDING A CUTTER AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CUTTER, A SECOND STATION SPACED FROM AND AHEAD OF SAID CUTTING STATION, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STRIP PAST SAID SECOND STATION AND SAID CUTTING STATION, MEANS ARRANGED IN SAID SECOND STATION FOR DERIVING A CONTROL SIGNAL UPON SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF THE TRAILING EDGE OF ONE AREA AND THE LEADING EDGE OF THE NEXT AND SUCCESSIVE AREA, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID CONTROL SIGNAL FOR INITIATING SAID ACTUATING MEANS WHEN THE AREA BETWEEN THE DETECTED AREAS IS LOCATED CENTRALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID CUTTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A CUTTING ELEMENT TO SEVER A MOVING STRIP INTO DISCRETE SHEETS, SAID STRIP HAVING SPACED AREAS THEREON OF EQUAL LENGTH DISTINGUISHABLE FROM SAID STRIP, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A CUTTING STATION INCLUDING A CUTTER AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CUTTER, A SECOND STATION SPACED FROM AND AHEAD OF SAID CUTTING STATION, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STRIP PAST SAID SECOND STATION AND SAID CUTTING STATION, MEANS ARRANGED IN SAID SECOND STATION FOR DERIVING A CONTROL SIGNAL UPON SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF THE TRAILING EDGE OF ONE AREA AND THE LEADING EDGE OF THE NEXT AND SUCCESSIVE AREA, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID CONTROL SIGNAL FOR INITIATING SAID ACTUATING MEANS WHEN THE AREA BETWEEN THE DETECTED AREAS IS LOCATED CENTRALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID CUTTER.
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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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |