US3206269A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-04
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1982-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L Curtis
- 👤 Bruce B Oliver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:52
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K21/00; G06K21/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
MECHANISM FOR LIFTING PARTICULAR CARDS FROM A GROUP OF CARDS, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING CARDS SUSPENDED VERTICALLY FACE TO FACE AND FREELY MOVABLE INDIVIDUALLY, EACH CARD HAVING AT LEAST ONE NOTCH IN ITS UPPER EDGE, FERRO-MAGNETIC ELEMENTS ON EACH CARD ADJACENT TO THE UPPER CORNERS THEREOF, A SELECTOR ABOVE SAID CARDS, SAID SELECTOR AND CARDS BEING CAPABLE OF RELATIVE HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANES OF THE CARDS, SAID SELECTOR COMPRISING A MAGNET WITH POLES CLOSE ABOVE THE MAGNETIC ELEMENTS OF THE CARDS WITH POLES CLOSE ABOVE THE MAGNETIC ELEMENTS OF THE CARDS WHICH ARE DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SELECTOR, AND AT LEAST ONE BY THE TOP EDGES OF THE CARDS, EACH SAID FEELER HAVING A CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE ADAPTED TO ENTER ONE OF SAID NOTCHES IF DIRECTLY OVER IT WHEN THE CARD HAVING THE NOTCH IS PULLED UPWARD, EACH SAID FEELER BEING MOVABLE ADJUSTABLY FROM ONE SIDE EDGE OF THE CARD TO THE OTHER TO REGISTER WITH A SELECTED NOTCH LOCATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
MECHANISM FOR LIFTING PARTICULAR CARDS FROM A GROUP OF CARDS, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING CARDS SUSPENDED VERTICALLY FACE TO FACE AND FREELY MOVABLE INDIVIDUALLY, EACH CARD HAVING AT LEAST ONE NOTCH IN ITS UPPER EDGE, FERRO-MAGNETIC ELEMENTS ON EACH CARD ADJACENT TO THE UPPER CORNERS THEREOF, A SELECTOR ABOVE SAID CARDS, SAID SELECTOR AND CARDS BEING CAPABLE OF RELATIVE HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANES OF THE CARDS, SAID SELECTOR COMPRISING A MAGNET WITH POLES CLOSE ABOVE THE MAGNETIC ELEMENTS OF THE CARDS WITH POLES CLOSE ABOVE THE MAGNETIC ELEMENTS OF THE CARDS WHICH ARE DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SELECTOR, AND AT LEAST ONE BY THE TOP EDGES OF THE CARDS, EACH SAID FEELER HAVING A CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE ADAPTED TO ENTER ONE OF SAID NOTCHES IF DIRECTLY OVER IT WHEN THE CARD HAVING THE NOTCH IS PULLED UPWARD, EACH SAID FEELER BEING MOVABLE ADJUSTABLY FROM ONE SIDE EDGE OF THE CARD TO THE OTHER TO REGISTER WITH A SELECTED NOTCH LOCATION.
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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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |