US3170035A
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Inking ribbon guide mechanism
Assignee: AT&T Teletype Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-03
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1983-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick C Moebius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:38
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J35/00; B41J35/20; B41J35/04; B41J35/10; B41J35/12; B41J35/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
IN A PRINTING TELEGRAPH PAGE PRINTER HAVING A RIBBON FEEDING AND GUIDING MECHANISM INCLUDING A RIBBON SUPPLY SPOOL, A RIBBOM GUIDE MEMBER, AND A PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING SAID SPOOL AND SAID GUIDE MEMBER AND RECIPROCATABLE IN EACH CYCLE OF THE PRINTER FOR MOVING SAID GUIDE MEMBER AND SAID SPOOL, TO CARRY ONE PORTION OF SAID RIBBON INTO A PRINTING POSITION, AND THEN TO RETRACT THEM THEREBY TO MOVE THE RIBBOM OUT OF THE PRINTING POSITION AND MAKE THE LAST CHARACTER THAT HAS BEEN PRINTED VISIBLE; THE COMBINATION OF A NORMALLY INEFFECTIVE MOTION AMPLIFYING LEVERAGE MECHANISM FOR MOVING SAID GUIDE MEMBER AN AMOUNT IN ADDITION TO ITS NORMAL MOVEMENT INCLUDING (A) ONE PORTION OF SAID LEVERAGE MECHANISM INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID PLATFORM AND SAID RIBBOM GUIDE MEMBER, (D) A SECOND PORTION OF SAID LEVERAGE MECHANISM NORMALLY MOVABLE WITH SAID PLATFORM, (C) SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS TO BLOCK MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND PORTION OF THE LEVERAGE MECHANISM WITH THE PLATFORM, AND (D) MEANS FORMED ON THE TOP PORTIONS OF THE LEVERAGE MECHANISM FOR MOVING THE FIRST PORTION THEREOF WITH RESPECT TO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE SECOND PORTION THEREOF IS BLOCKED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
IN A PRINTING TELEGRAPH PAGE PRINTER HAVING A RIBBON FEEDING AND GUIDING MECHANISM INCLUDING A RIBBON SUPPLY SPOOL, A RIBBOM GUIDE MEMBER, AND A PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING SAID SPOOL AND SAID GUIDE MEMBER AND RECIPROCATABLE IN EACH CYCLE OF THE PRINTER FOR MOVING SAID GUIDE MEMBER AND SAID SPOOL, TO CARRY ONE PORTION OF SAID RIBBON INTO A PRINTING POSITION, AND THEN TO RETRACT THEM THEREBY TO MOVE THE RIBBOM OUT OF THE PRINTING POSITION AND MAKE THE LAST CHARACTER THAT HAS BEEN PRINTED VISIBLE; THE COMBINATION OF A NORMALLY INEFFECTIVE MOTION AMPLIFYING LEVERAGE MECHANISM FOR MOVING SAID GUIDE MEMBER AN AMOUNT IN ADDITION TO ITS NORMAL MOVEMENT INCLUDING (A) ONE PORTION OF SAID LEVERAGE MECHANISM INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID PLATFORM AND SAID RIBBOM GUIDE MEMBER, (D) A SECOND PORTION OF SAID LEVERAGE MECHANISM NORMALLY MOVABLE WITH SAID PLATFORM, (C) SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS TO BLOCK MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND PORTION OF THE LEVERAGE MECHANISM WITH THE PLATFORM, AND (D) MEANS FORMED ON THE TOP PORTIONS OF THE LEVERAGE MECHANISM FOR MOVING THE FIRST PORTION THEREOF WITH RESPECT TO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE SECOND PORTION THEREOF IS BLOCKED.
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |