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Document feeding device having clutch and brake means
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-26
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Rutter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H5/00; B65H5/02; B65H5/021; B65H5/023; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/02; B07C3/08; G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/07; G06K13/077; G06K13/08; G06K13/10; G06K13/103; G06K13/18; G06K13/20; G06K13/22; B65H2404/00; B65H2404/20; B65H2404/26; B65H2404/261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A DOCUMENT FEEDING DEVICE WHEREIN FIRST AND SECOND ENDLESS BANDS ARE MOUNTED ADJACENT EACH OTHER TO FROM A NARROW PASSAGEWAY CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE DOUCMENT AND ARE DRIVEN IN A COMMON DIRECTION ALONG THE PASSAGEWAY, THE COMBINATION OF: CLUTCH MEANS DISPOSED ALONG SAID PASSAGEWAY ADJACENT THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID FIRST BAND AND OPERABLE FOR MOVING THE FIRST BAND TOWARD SAID SECOND BAND SO THAT BOTH OF SAID BANDS ARE BROUGHT INTO FEEDING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DOCUMENT; AND BRAKE MEANS DISPOSED ALONG SAID PASSAGEWAY ADJACENT THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID SECOND BAND AND OPERABLE FOR DECELERATING AND STOPPING THE DOCUMENT, SAID BRAKE MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE BAND MOVEMENT OF SAID CLUTCH MEANS FOR RELEASING ITS BRAKING ACTION ON THE DOCUMENT WHEN THE CLUTCH MEANS IS OPERATING TO FEED THE DOCUMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3078983A
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |