US3249354A
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Multiple sheet detecting device
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond K Egnaczak
- 👤 John W Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H7/00; B65H7/02; B65H7/06; B65H7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A MULTIPLE SHEET DETECTING DEVICE FOR USE IN A SHEET FEEDING MECHANISM HAVING A CONVEYOR TO FORWARD SHEETS, SAID MULTIPLE SHEET DETECTING DEVICE INCLUDING A FIRST SUPPORT ROD, A SECOND SUPPORT ROD, AN ADAPTOR ARM PIVOTALLY SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID FIRST ROD, ADJUSTING MEANS POSITIONED TO ADJUSTABLY COACT BETWEEN THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID ADAPTOR ARM AND SAID SECOND SUPPORT ROD TO DEFINE THE SPACED RELATION BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS, A PIVOT ARM PIVOTALLY SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID ADAPTOR ARM ADJACENT SAID SECOND ROD, A LIMIT SWITCH SECURED TO SAID ADAPTOR ARM IN POSITION TO BE ACTUATED BY THE FREE END OF SAID PIVOT ARM, AND A SHEET SENSING ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT ARM TO COACT WITH SAID CONVEYOR TO GAUGE THE THICKNESS OF SHEETS PASSING THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A MULTIPLE SHEET DETECTING DEVICE FOR USE IN A SHEET FEEDING MECHANISM HAVING A CONVEYOR TO FORWARD SHEETS, SAID MULTIPLE SHEET DETECTING DEVICE INCLUDING A FIRST SUPPORT ROD, A SECOND SUPPORT ROD, AN ADAPTOR ARM PIVOTALLY SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID FIRST ROD, ADJUSTING MEANS POSITIONED TO ADJUSTABLY COACT BETWEEN THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID ADAPTOR ARM AND SAID SECOND SUPPORT ROD TO DEFINE THE SPACED RELATION BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS, A PIVOT ARM PIVOTALLY SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID ADAPTOR ARM ADJACENT SAID SECOND ROD, A LIMIT SWITCH SECURED TO SAID ADAPTOR ARM IN POSITION TO BE ACTUATED BY THE FREE END OF SAID PIVOT ARM, AND A SHEET SENSING ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT ARM TO COACT WITH SAID CONVEYOR TO GAUGE THE THICKNESS OF SHEETS PASSING THEREBETWEEN.
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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) | 1969-05-02 | 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 |