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Method and apparatus for trimming and splitting double books into separate books
Assignee: CHICAGO MACHINERY LAB Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-28
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1984-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Mccain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:36
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D1/00; B26D1/01; B26D1/04; B26D1/06; B26D1/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/929; Y10S83/934; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0448; Y10T83/0467; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2074; Y10T83/2083; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2192; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4577; Y10T83/463; Y10T83/4635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING AND TRIMMING A DOUBLE BOOK HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED PORTION INTO TWO SEPARATE IDENTICAL BOOKS WITH THE CENTRAL PORTION TRIMMED FROM EACH ONE OF SAID BOOKS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: TRANSPORTING THE BOOKS TO A SPLITTING STATION AND CUTTING ONE OF SAID BOOKS TO THE DESIRED SIZE AND LEAVING SAID CENTRAL PORTION ON SAID SECOND OF SAID BOOKS; ROTATING SAID BOOKS ABOUT THEIR CENTERS OF GRAVITY TO SEPARATE THEIR FORWARD EDGES FOR MOVEMENT IN SEPARATE PATHS; MOVING SAID BOOKS TO A FURTHER STATION WHERE SAID CENTRAL PORTION AREA IS CUT FROM SAID SECOND BOOK; AND GUIDING SAID BOOKS APART DURING MOVEMENT OF SAID BOOKS TO SAID FURTHER STATION TO AFFORD SUFFICIENT SPACE TO REGISTER SAID SECOND BOOK AT SAID FURTHER STATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING AND TRIMMING A DOUBLE BOOK HAVING A CENTRALLY LOCATED PORTION INTO TWO SEPARATE IDENTICAL BOOKS WITH THE CENTRAL PORTION TRIMMED FROM EACH ONE OF SAID BOOKS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: TRANSPORTING THE BOOKS TO A SPLITTING STATION AND CUTTING ONE OF SAID BOOKS TO THE DESIRED SIZE AND LEAVING SAID CENTRAL PORTION ON SAID SECOND OF SAID BOOKS; ROTATING SAID BOOKS ABOUT THEIR CENTERS OF GRAVITY TO SEPARATE THEIR FORWARD EDGES FOR MOVEMENT IN SEPARATE PATHS; MOVING SAID BOOKS TO A FURTHER STATION WHERE SAID CENTRAL PORTION AREA IS CUT FROM SAID SECOND BOOK; AND GUIDING SAID BOOKS APART DURING MOVEMENT OF SAID BOOKS TO SAID FURTHER STATION TO AFFORD SUFFICIENT SPACE TO REGISTER SAID SECOND BOOK AT SAID FURTHER STATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |