US3232604A
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Card feed mechanism
Assignee: Western Union Telegraph Co
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Filing: 1963-01-14
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pasquale F J Recca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:44
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/10; G06K13/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A CARD FEED MECHANISM COMPRISING A HOPPER TO SUPPORTED A STACK OF CARDS, SELECTIVELY ACTIVATED DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE AND URGE THE BOTTOM CARD OF THE STACK OF CARDS OUT OF THE HOPPER, A SENSING MEANS TO READ A CARD, A FRICTIONAL MEMBER COUPLED TO A SHAFT PIVOTALLY COUPLED AT ONE END AND SLIDABLY COUPLED AT ITS OTHER END INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID HOPPER AND SAID SENSING MEANS TO ENGAGE THE CARD FROM THE HOPPER AND URGE IT PAST SAID SENSING MEANS FOR READING, SAID SLIDABLY COUPLED END OF SAID SHAFT EXPERIENCING DISPLACEMENT PROPORTIONAL TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CARD BEING FED, MEANS SENSITIVE TO THE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SLIDABLY COUPLED END OF SAID SHAFT TO INDICATE THE URGING SIMULTANEOUSLY OF MORE THAN ONE CARD TO SAID SENSING MEANS, FINAL DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO RECEIVE THE CARD FED TO THE SENSING MEANS AND URGE IT FURTHER ALONG ITS PATH, AND CARD DETECTING MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FINAL DRIVE MEANS AND SAID SENSING MEANS TO INDICATE THE PRESENSE OF A CARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A CARD FEED MECHANISM COMPRISING A HOPPER TO SUPPORTED A STACK OF CARDS, SELECTIVELY ACTIVATED DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE AND URGE THE BOTTOM CARD OF THE STACK OF CARDS OUT OF THE HOPPER, A SENSING MEANS TO READ A CARD, A FRICTIONAL MEMBER COUPLED TO A SHAFT PIVOTALLY COUPLED AT ONE END AND SLIDABLY COUPLED AT ITS OTHER END INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID HOPPER AND SAID SENSING MEANS TO ENGAGE THE CARD FROM THE HOPPER AND URGE IT PAST SAID SENSING MEANS FOR READING, SAID SLIDABLY COUPLED END OF SAID SHAFT EXPERIENCING DISPLACEMENT PROPORTIONAL TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CARD BEING FED, MEANS SENSITIVE TO THE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SLIDABLY COUPLED END OF SAID SHAFT TO INDICATE THE URGING SIMULTANEOUSLY OF MORE THAN ONE CARD TO SAID SENSING MEANS, FINAL DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO RECEIVE THE CARD FED TO THE SENSING MEANS AND URGE IT FURTHER ALONG ITS PATH, AND CARD DETECTING MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FINAL DRIVE MEANS AND SAID SENSING MEANS TO INDICATE THE PRESENSE OF A CARD.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |