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US3176980A
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Roll guide means for sheet handling devices
Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-17
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-01-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Mitchell
- 👤 Richard J Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H9/00; B65H9/16; B65H9/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A ROLL SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR SHEET HANDLING DEVICES: COMPRISING A SHEET GUIDEWAY ALONG WHICH WORK SHEETS ARE ADAPTED TO MOVE; AN ELONGATED STRAP MOUNTED ALONG SAID GUIDEWAY; A PLURALITY OF GUIDE ROLLS POSITIONED IN LONGITUDINAL SPACED RELATION ALONG SAID STRAP; A BRACKET MEANS FOR MOUNTING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ROLLS ON SAID STRAP FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS GEOMETRIC AXIS SAID BRACKET MEANS HAVING FORMED THEREON TWO SUPPORTING EARS THAT ARE DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ASSOCIATED ROLL AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID ROLL; AND RETAINING MEANS ON SAID STRAP AND ENGAGING BOTH OF SAID BRACKET EARS FOR MOUNTING SAID BRACKET MEANS FOR PIVOTAL ADJUSTING MOVEMENT BY SAID SENSING MEANS UPON DETECTION OF AN EXCESS ROLL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ROLL SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR SHEET HANDLING DEVICES: COMPRISING A SHEET GUIDEWAY ALONG WHICH WORK SHEETS ARE ADAPTED TO MOVE; AN ELONGATED STRAP MOUNTED ALONG SAID GUIDEWAY; A PLURALITY OF GUIDE ROLLS POSITIONED IN LONGITUDINAL SPACED RELATION ALONG SAID STRAP; A BRACKET MEANS FOR MOUNTING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID ROLLS ON SAID STRAP FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS GEOMETRIC AXIS SAID BRACKET MEANS HAVING FORMED THEREON TWO SUPPORTING EARS THAT ARE DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ASSOCIATED ROLL AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID ROLL; AND RETAINING MEANS ON SAID STRAP AND ENGAGING BOTH OF SAID BRACKET EARS FOR MOUNTING SAID BRACKET MEANS FOR PIVOTAL ADJUSTING MOVEMENT BY SAID SENSING MEANS UPON DETECTION OF AN EXCESS ROLL.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |