US3194549A
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Card handling
Assignee: Varityper Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-14
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1982-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Wirtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:28
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/0843
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A METHOD OF HANDLING CARDS WHICH COMPRISES (1) STACKING THE CARDS TO FORM A SUPPLY STACK AND PLACING THE STACK EDGEWISE OF THE CARDS ON A SUPPORT; (2) PLACING THE SUPPORT SO AS TO PRESENT THE SUPPLY STACK ENDWISE TO A FEEDING POINT; (3) SEPARATING AND FEEDING A CARD EDGEWISE FROM THE PRESENTED END OF THE SUPPLY STACK NORMAL TO THE SUPPORT TO A FEED POSITION (4) STOPPING THE CARD AND THEN FEEDING IT IN A REVERSE DIRECTION IN ITS OWN PLANE BACK ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER EDGEWISE THEREOF TO FORM PART OF A COLLECTION STACK ON THE SAME SUPPORT MEMBER, WITH CARD PLANES PARALLEL TO THOSE OF THE SUPPLY STACK AND WITH ITS CARD RECEIVING END CLOSELY ADJACENT BUT SLIGHTLY SPACED FROM THE PRESENTED END OF THE SUPPLY STACK.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A METHOD OF HANDLING CARDS WHICH COMPRISES (1) STACKING THE CARDS TO FORM A SUPPLY STACK AND PLACING THE STACK EDGEWISE OF THE CARDS ON A SUPPORT; (2) PLACING THE SUPPORT SO AS TO PRESENT THE SUPPLY STACK ENDWISE TO A FEEDING POINT; (3) SEPARATING AND FEEDING A CARD EDGEWISE FROM THE PRESENTED END OF THE SUPPLY STACK NORMAL TO THE SUPPORT TO A FEED POSITION (4) STOPPING THE CARD AND THEN FEEDING IT IN A REVERSE DIRECTION IN ITS OWN PLANE BACK ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER EDGEWISE THEREOF TO FORM PART OF A COLLECTION STACK ON THE SAME SUPPORT MEMBER, WITH CARD PLANES PARALLEL TO THOSE OF THE SUPPLY STACK AND WITH ITS CARD RECEIVING END CLOSELY ADJACENT BUT SLIGHTLY SPACED FROM THE PRESENTED END OF THE SUPPLY STACK.
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 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 |