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Assignee: Holley Computer Products Co
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Filing: 1961-10-24
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1981-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Conrad E Miesiak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:57
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A PRINT DRUM ASSEMBLY FOR A PRINTER, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AXIALLY ALIGNED SHAFTS, ONE OF SAID SHAFTS BEING A DRIVE SHAFT, A PRINT DRUM HAVING ROWS OF CHARACTERS TO BE PRINTED FORMED THEREON, SAID PRINT DRUM BEING MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID SHAFTS IN A MANNER TO BE REMOVABLE, SAID SECOND SHAFT BEING DRIVEN BY SAID PRINT DRUM, FIRST MEANS TO ASSURE THAT SAID PRINT DRUM IS ALWAYS PLACED AND RETAINED IN THE SAME ANGULAR RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON THE FREE END OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT SO AS TO BE ROTATABLE WITH SAID DRUM FOR SIGNALING THE ANGULAR POSITIONS OF SAID CHARACTERS FORMED ON SAID PRINT DRUM, SAID SIGNALING MEANS COMPRISING A CODE DISK HAVING MEANS FOR ALWAYS PLACING AND RETAINING SAID CODE DISK ON SAID SHAFT IN PROPER ANGULAR RELATION TO THE CHARACTERS FORMED ON SAID DRUM, SAID LATTER MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FORMED ON SAID SHAFT AND ALIGNED ANGULARLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIRST MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID PRINT DRUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A PRINT DRUM ASSEMBLY FOR A PRINTER, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AXIALLY ALIGNED SHAFTS, ONE OF SAID SHAFTS BEING A DRIVE SHAFT, A PRINT DRUM HAVING ROWS OF CHARACTERS TO BE PRINTED FORMED THEREON, SAID PRINT DRUM BEING MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID SHAFTS IN A MANNER TO BE REMOVABLE, SAID SECOND SHAFT BEING DRIVEN BY SAID PRINT DRUM, FIRST MEANS TO ASSURE THAT SAID PRINT DRUM IS ALWAYS PLACED AND RETAINED IN THE SAME ANGULAR RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON THE FREE END OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT SO AS TO BE ROTATABLE WITH SAID DRUM FOR SIGNALING THE ANGULAR POSITIONS OF SAID CHARACTERS FORMED ON SAID PRINT DRUM, SAID SIGNALING MEANS COMPRISING A CODE DISK HAVING MEANS FOR ALWAYS PLACING AND RETAINING SAID CODE DISK ON SAID SHAFT IN PROPER ANGULAR RELATION TO THE CHARACTERS FORMED ON SAID DRUM, SAID LATTER MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FORMED ON SAID SHAFT AND ALIGNED ANGULARLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIRST MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID PRINT DRUM.
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |