US3249353A
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Assignee: Western Atlas Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-29
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H1/00; B65H1/08; B65H3/00; B65H3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING SHEETS INDIVIDUALLY FROM A STACK; THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A MAGAZINE FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF SAID SHEETS FOR BODILY MOVEMENT TOWARD ONE END OF THE MAGAZINE; MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE SHEET STACK TOWARD SAID END; A SHEET EJECTING MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE END SHEET IN THE STACK FOR MOVING SAID SHEET EDGEWISE FROM THE MAGAZINE; GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING A SURFACE IN PARALLEL RELATION WITH SAID SHEET EJECTING MEMBER AND ENGAGEABLE BY THE LEADING EDGE OF A SUCCEEDING SHEET; AND JOGGING MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID SHEET EJECTING MEMBER IN A DIRECTION OF SHEET EJECTION FOR DISPLACING SAID SUCCEEDING SHEET TO BRING THE LEADING EDGE THEREOF INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE WHEREBY TO ALIGN THE SAID SUCCEEDING SHEET WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHEET EJECTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A DEVICE FOR SEPARATING SHEETS INDIVIDUALLY FROM A STACK; THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A MAGAZINE FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF SAID SHEETS FOR BODILY MOVEMENT TOWARD ONE END OF THE MAGAZINE; MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE SHEET STACK TOWARD SAID END; A SHEET EJECTING MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE END SHEET IN THE STACK FOR MOVING SAID SHEET EDGEWISE FROM THE MAGAZINE; GUIDE MEANS INCLUDING A SURFACE IN PARALLEL RELATION WITH SAID SHEET EJECTING MEMBER AND ENGAGEABLE BY THE LEADING EDGE OF A SUCCEEDING SHEET; AND JOGGING MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID SHEET EJECTING MEMBER IN A DIRECTION OF SHEET EJECTION FOR DISPLACING SAID SUCCEEDING SHEET TO BRING THE LEADING EDGE THEREOF INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE WHEREBY TO ALIGN THE SAID SUCCEEDING SHEET WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHEET EJECTING MEMBER.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |