US3247944A
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Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-30
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1983-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Templeton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:25
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/36; B41J11/42; B41J11/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
IN A MACHINE FOR STOPPING THE FEEDING OF A RECORD SHEET AT A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE LOCATION OF A LINE DESIGNATING HORIZONTAL SLIT-LIKE PERFORATION IN THE SHEET, A PAIR OF SPACED APART MEMBERS FORMING A VERTICAL SHEET GUIDEWAY THEREBETWEEN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BIASED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AND HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN TO RECEIVE A DISPLACEABLE SHEET PORTION BELOW THE PERFORATION, SHEET FEED MEANS OPERABLE TO FEED A SHEET DOWNWARDLY WITHIN SAID GUIDEWAY, A NORMALLY RETRACTED BRAKE MEMBER OPEARABLE TO STOP SAID FEED MEANS, A NORMALLY RETRACTED BRAKE OPERATING ARM PIVOTAL TO A POSITION PROJECTING INTO SAID GUIDEWAY FOR ACTUATION BY THE UPPER EDGE OF THE PERFORATION AND WITH THE FACE END OF SAID ARM URGING DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SHEET PORTION INTO SAID OPENING, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO AND FOR MOVING SAID ARM INTO SAID POSITIONL AND ACTUATED BY THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SHEET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
IN A MACHINE FOR STOPPING THE FEEDING OF A RECORD SHEET AT A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE LOCATION OF A LINE DESIGNATING HORIZONTAL SLIT-LIKE PERFORATION IN THE SHEET, A PAIR OF SPACED APART MEMBERS FORMING A VERTICAL SHEET GUIDEWAY THEREBETWEEN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BIASED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AND HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN TO RECEIVE A DISPLACEABLE SHEET PORTION BELOW THE PERFORATION, SHEET FEED MEANS OPERABLE TO FEED A SHEET DOWNWARDLY WITHIN SAID GUIDEWAY, A NORMALLY RETRACTED BRAKE MEMBER OPEARABLE TO STOP SAID FEED MEANS, A NORMALLY RETRACTED BRAKE OPERATING ARM PIVOTAL TO A POSITION PROJECTING INTO SAID GUIDEWAY FOR ACTUATION BY THE UPPER EDGE OF THE PERFORATION AND WITH THE FACE END OF SAID ARM URGING DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SHEET PORTION INTO SAID OPENING, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO AND FOR MOVING SAID ARM INTO SAID POSITIONL AND ACTUATED BY THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SHEET.
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |