US3157266A
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Paper actuated bail
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-19
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1983-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Dollenmayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:29
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J13/00; B41J13/10; B41J13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A BAIL MECHANISM FOR HOLDING A SHEET OF PAPER AGAINST THE PLATEN OF A TYPEWRITER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A BAIL ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PLATEN AND MOVABLE TO A POSITION FREE OF THE LATTER; MEANS ACTUATED BY THE LEADING EDGE OF A SHEET OF PAPER AS IT IS ADVANCED BY ROTATING SAID PLATEN FOR EFFECTING A SWINGING OF SAID BAIL TO A POSITION FREE OF SAID PLATEN; AND MEANS OPERATING ON FURTHER ROTATION OF SAID PLATEN IN A PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION FOR DRIVING SAID BAIL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATEN, SAID SHEET OF PAPER LYING IN THE PATH OF SAID BAIL AS IT MOVES TOWARD SAID PLATEN SO THE PAPER IS ENGAGED THEREBY AND MOVED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A BAIL MECHANISM FOR HOLDING A SHEET OF PAPER AGAINST THE PLATEN OF A TYPEWRITER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A BAIL ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PLATEN AND MOVABLE TO A POSITION FREE OF THE LATTER; MEANS ACTUATED BY THE LEADING EDGE OF A SHEET OF PAPER AS IT IS ADVANCED BY ROTATING SAID PLATEN FOR EFFECTING A SWINGING OF SAID BAIL TO A POSITION FREE OF SAID PLATEN; AND MEANS OPERATING ON FURTHER ROTATION OF SAID PLATEN IN A PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION FOR DRIVING SAID BAIL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATEN, SAID SHEET OF PAPER LYING IN THE PATH OF SAID BAIL AS IT MOVES TOWARD SAID PLATEN SO THE PAPER IS ENGAGED THEREBY AND MOVED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATEN.
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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |