US3193983A
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Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc
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Filing: 1962-07-03
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1982-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rogers A Wells
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:40
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M3/00; B43M3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A MACHINE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING: MEANS FOR FEEDING AN ENVELOPE CLOSED EDGE FOREMOST WITH THE FLAP UPPERMOST TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION OF REST; MEANS, INCLUDING MECHANISM FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE TRANSVERSE FOLD IN THE INSERT MATERIAL, FOR ADVANCING INSERT MATERIAL FROM A RECEIVING POSITION TO A DELIVERING POSITION IN WHICH THE MATERIAL IS INJECTED INTO THE THROAT OF THE ENVELOPE; MEANS FOR MOVING THE ENVELOPE CLOSED EDGE TRAILING TO AN INSERT-RECEIVING POSITION FROM SAID POSITION OF REST; AND STATIONARY CAMMING MEANS ENGAGED BY THE ENVELOPE IN MOVING TO SAID INSERT-RECEIVING POSITION FOR MAINTAINING THE LOWER EDGE OF THE THROAT OF THE ENVELOPE IN DEPRESSED POSITION OUT OF THE PATH OF THE ADVANCING INSERT MATERIAL.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |