US3182991A
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Web fanfolding mechanism
Assignee: Cycle Equipment Co
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1965-05-11
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony F Rodrigues
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:01
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/18; G06K13/26; B; B65; B65H; B65H45/00; B65H45/12; B65H45/20; D; D06; D06J; D06J1/00; D06J1/02; D06J1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A FANFOLDING MACHINE FOR TAPE SUCH AS PERFORATED PAPER TAPE, A FRAME, A PAIR OF FOLDING MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ON SAID FRAME, INCLUDING A FOLDING BLADE IN EACH FOLDING MEANS AND A FOLDING SURFACE COOPERATIVELY RELATED TO SAID FOLDING BLADE, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID FOLDING MEANS IN CYCLIC FASHION, CONTROL MEANS FOR THE BLADE OF EACH FANFOLDING MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID BLADE WITH RESPECT TO THE ASSOCIATED FOLDING SURFACE DURING ONE CYCLE OF ITS OPERATION AS A FOLDING BLADE, AND OTHER CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID BLADE TO CAUSE SAID BLADE TO PROJECT IN THE NEXT SUCCEEDING CYCLE TO TUCK THE TAPE WITH RESPECT TO THE BLADE AND THE ASSOCIATED SURFACE OF THE OTHER FOLDING MEANS, WHEREBY CORRESPONDING BLADES OF SAID PAIR OF FOLDING MEANS OPERATE ALTERNATELY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER AS TUCKING BLADES AND FOLDING BLADES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A FANFOLDING MACHINE FOR TAPE SUCH AS PERFORATED PAPER TAPE, A FRAME, A PAIR OF FOLDING MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ON SAID FRAME, INCLUDING A FOLDING BLADE IN EACH FOLDING MEANS AND A FOLDING SURFACE COOPERATIVELY RELATED TO SAID FOLDING BLADE, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID FOLDING MEANS IN CYCLIC FASHION, CONTROL MEANS FOR THE BLADE OF EACH FANFOLDING MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID BLADE WITH RESPECT TO THE ASSOCIATED FOLDING SURFACE DURING ONE CYCLE OF ITS OPERATION AS A FOLDING BLADE, AND OTHER CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID BLADE TO CAUSE SAID BLADE TO PROJECT IN THE NEXT SUCCEEDING CYCLE TO TUCK THE TAPE WITH RESPECT TO THE BLADE AND THE ASSOCIATED SURFACE OF THE OTHER FOLDING MEANS, WHEREBY CORRESPONDING BLADES OF SAID PAIR OF FOLDING MEANS OPERATE ALTERNATELY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER AS TUCKING BLADES AND FOLDING BLADES.
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) | 1968-05-10 | 1968-11-09 | 1969-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-10 | 1972-11-09 | 1973-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-10 | 1976-11-09 | 1977-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |