US3180973A
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Apparatus for fusing master plates
Assignee: Robertson Photo-Mechanix Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-15
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1981-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wanielista Walter
- 👤 Jr Charles P Sippel
- 👤 Paul A Macphee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:01
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A FUSER FOR FUSING MASTER PLATES COMPRISING A PLANAR SUPPORT, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SPACED RODS AT ONE END OF SAID SUPPORT HAVING SURFACES THEREON EXTENDING ABOVE SAID SUPPORT TO RECEIVE A MATER PLATE AND TO HOLD THE PLATE ABOVE THE SUPPORT, A FLIGHT BAR EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS AND SPACED ABOVE SAID SUPPORT AND MOVABLE FORWARDLY OVER SAID SUPPORT, SAID FLIGHT BAR COMPRISING A FIRST PORTION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID SUPPORT AND BELOW SAID SURFACES OF SAID RODS TO ENGAGE ONLY A REAR EDGE OF A PLATE BEING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A FUSER FOR FUSING MASTER PLATES COMPRISING A PLANAR SUPPORT, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SPACED RODS AT ONE END OF SAID SUPPORT HAVING SURFACES THEREON EXTENDING ABOVE SAID SUPPORT TO RECEIVE A MATER PLATE AND TO HOLD THE PLATE ABOVE THE SUPPORT, A FLIGHT BAR EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS AND SPACED ABOVE SAID SUPPORT AND MOVABLE FORWARDLY OVER SAID SUPPORT, SAID FLIGHT BAR COMPRISING A FIRST PORTION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID SUPPORT AND BELOW SAID SURFACES OF SAID RODS TO ENGAGE ONLY A REAR EDGE OF A PLATE BEING
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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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |