US3256791A
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Electrophotographic process and apparatus for the automatic and continuous reproduction of originals
Assignee: Azoplate Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-29
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1983-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Blume Erich
- 👤 Jons Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/22; G03G15/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC AND CONTINUOUS PREPARATIONS OF REPRODUCTIONS COMPRISING A CARD MAGAZINE FOR FILM SORT CARDS AND DIRECTOR CARDS, MEANS FOR PASSING THE CARDS TO A SCANNING MEANS, MEANS FOR PASSING THE CARDS TO AN OPTICAL SYSTEM, THE LATTER INCLUDING IRRADIATION MEANS, A PROJECTION PLANE IN THE PATH OF THE RAYS FROM THE IRRADIATION MEANS, MEANS FOR PASSING A CONTINUOUS WEB OF AN ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL THROUGH THE PROJECTION PLANE WITH AN INTERMITTENT MOTION, AND MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING THE ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL HAVING AN ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE THEREON PAST A DEVELOPING STATION AND A FIXING STATION, THE APPARATUS BEING ENCLOSED IN A LIGHT-TIGHT HOUSING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC AND CONTINUOUS PREPARATIONS OF REPRODUCTIONS COMPRISING A CARD MAGAZINE FOR FILM SORT CARDS AND DIRECTOR CARDS, MEANS FOR PASSING THE CARDS TO A SCANNING MEANS, MEANS FOR PASSING THE CARDS TO AN OPTICAL SYSTEM, THE LATTER INCLUDING IRRADIATION MEANS, A PROJECTION PLANE IN THE PATH OF THE RAYS FROM THE IRRADIATION MEANS, MEANS FOR PASSING A CONTINUOUS WEB OF AN ELECTROSTATICALLY CHARGED ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL THROUGH THE PROJECTION PLANE WITH AN INTERMITTENT MOTION, AND MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING THE ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL HAVING AN ELECTROSTATIC IMAGE THEREON PAST A DEVELOPING STATION AND A FIXING STATION, THE APPARATUS BEING ENCLOSED IN A LIGHT-TIGHT HOUSING.
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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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |