US3219340A
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Apparatus for separating and conveying cards or the like by means of an air stream
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1962-09-05
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hori Eiichi
- 👤 Saito Takashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:38
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/10; G06K13/107; B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/08; B65H3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING AND CONVEYING CARDS FROM A STACK OF PILED CARDS WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A FLAT PLATE OPPOSITE THE UPPERMOST SURFACE OF SAID STACK; A NOZZLE FOR EJECTING AND DIRECTING AN AIR STREAM TOWARD SAID UPPERMOST SURFACE, PENETRATING SAID FLAT PLATE; AND ROLLERS DISPOSED ON SAID FLAT PLATE AND FACING THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID STACK, SAID ROLLERS BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT A CARD SEPARATED FROM SAID STACK DUE TO LOW POSITIVE PRESSURE CREATED BY THE AIR STREAM EJECTED FROM SAID NOZZLE AND TO ROTATE SIMULTANEOUSLY SO AS TO TRANSFER THE LIFTED CARD IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING AND CONVEYING CARDS FROM A STACK OF PILED CARDS WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A FLAT PLATE OPPOSITE THE UPPERMOST SURFACE OF SAID STACK; A NOZZLE FOR EJECTING AND DIRECTING AN AIR STREAM TOWARD SAID UPPERMOST SURFACE, PENETRATING SAID FLAT PLATE; AND ROLLERS DISPOSED ON SAID FLAT PLATE AND FACING THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID STACK, SAID ROLLERS BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT A CARD SEPARATED FROM SAID STACK DUE TO LOW POSITIVE PRESSURE CREATED BY THE AIR STREAM EJECTED FROM SAID NOZZLE AND TO ROTATE SIMULTANEOUSLY SO AS TO TRANSFER THE LIFTED CARD IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |