US3152801A
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Sheet collating device
Assignee: Farrington Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-27
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Granted: 1964-10-13
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Expires: 1981-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Quinn
- 👤 Dong W Lew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H39/00; B65H39/02; B65H39/04; B65H39/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN A GATHERING MACHINE FOR COLLATING SHEETS OF PAPER A CABINET HAVING AN OPEN FRONT INCLINED FROM A VERTICAL PLANE, A SERIES OF PAPER HOLDING TRAYS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CABINET FOR REMOVAL THROUGH SAID OPEN FRONT, A CORRESPONDING SERIES OF PAPER EJECTORS IN SAID CABINET ABOVE SAID TRAYS MOVABLY MOUNTED FOR SIMULTANEOUS ACTION IN ONE DIRECTION BETWEEN A RETRACTED POSITION AWAY FROM SAID OPEN FRONT AND LIFTED FROM SAID TRAYS AND A PAPER EJECTING POSITION NEAR SAID OPEN FRONT AND LOWERED TOWARD SAID TRAYS TO THRUST PAPER FROM SAID TRAYS SIMULTANEOUSLY THROUGH SAID OPEN FRONT, SAID PAPER EJECTORS BEING INACTIVE TO THRUST PAPER WHEN MOVED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, DRIVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PAPER EJECTORS SIMULTANEOUSLY TOGETHER IN BOTH DIRECTIONS BETWEEN SAID RETRACTED AND PAPER EJECTING POSITIONS, AND CONTROL MEANS STOPPING SAID DRIVING MEANS ONLY WHEN SAID PAPER EJECTORS ARE IN SAID RETRACTED POSITION AND LIFTED FROM SAID TRAYS.
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) | 1967-10-13 | 1968-04-13 | 1968-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-13 | 1972-04-13 | 1972-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-13 | 1976-04-13 | 1976-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |