US3198331A
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Assignee: Uptime Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-29
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond B Larsen
- 👤 Karske Clarence W De
- 👤 Jr Wallace B Edwards
- 👤 Archie H Higgins
- 👤 Robert W Bonnema
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:32
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K7/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A SERIAL CARD READER COMPRISING A CARD LOAD MEANS, CARD ACTIVATING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PICKING A CARD FROM THE CARD LOAD MEANS, CARD TRANSPORT MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING A PICKED CARD PAST A CARD READER MEANS, SAID CARD TRANSPORT MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ROLLERS MOUNTED, WITH RESPECT TO THE DIRECTION OF CARD TRAVEL, IMMEDIATELY AHEAD OF THE CARD READER MEANS, ONE OF SAID ROLLERS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE OTHER ROLLER AND BEING MOUNTED WITH A PORTION OF THE SURFACE THEREOF TO LIE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO A PLANE IN WHICH IS TO BE POSITIONED ONE END OF THE CARDS WHICH ARE TO BE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CARD LOAD MEANS, CARD READER MEANS PROVIDED WITH A FIRST SET OF SENSORY MEANS FOR SENSING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE TRANSPORTED CARD AS IT IS MOVED CONTINUOUSLY PAST THE CARD READER MEANS AND A SECOND SET OF A SENSORY MEANS FOR SENSING CODED INFORMATION ON THE CARD IN SYNCHRONISM WITH THE FIRST SET OF SENSORY MEANS, AND SWITCHING MEANS CONTROLLED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A SERIAL CARD READER COMPRISING A CARD LOAD MEANS, CARD ACTIVATING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PICKING A CARD FROM THE CARD LOAD MEANS, CARD TRANSPORT MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING A PICKED CARD PAST A CARD READER MEANS, SAID CARD TRANSPORT MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ROLLERS MOUNTED, WITH RESPECT TO THE DIRECTION OF CARD TRAVEL, IMMEDIATELY AHEAD OF THE CARD READER MEANS, ONE OF SAID ROLLERS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE OTHER ROLLER AND BEING MOUNTED WITH A PORTION OF THE SURFACE THEREOF TO LIE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO A PLANE IN WHICH IS TO BE POSITIONED ONE END OF THE CARDS WHICH ARE TO BE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CARD LOAD MEANS, CARD READER MEANS PROVIDED WITH A FIRST SET OF SENSORY MEANS FOR SENSING THE RELATIVE POSITION OF THE TRANSPORTED CARD AS IT IS MOVED CONTINUOUSLY PAST THE CARD READER MEANS AND A SECOND SET OF A SENSORY MEANS FOR SENSING CODED INFORMATION ON THE CARD IN SYNCHRONISM WITH THE FIRST SET OF SENSORY MEANS, AND SWITCHING MEANS CONTROLLED
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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |