US3260445A
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Magnetically operated card punching machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-08
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ben W Wiseman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:18
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/20; B; B26; B26F; B26F1/00; B26F1/02; B26F1/04; B26F1/32; B26F1/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, A HOUSING; A DIE PLATE DISPOSED IN THE HOUSING, HAVING SPACED PERFORATIONS THERETHROUGH; A SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED ABOVE THE DIE PLATE, HAVING A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES THERETHROUGH CORRESPONDING TO, AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH, THE PERFORATIONS IN THE DIE PLATE; A PLURALITY OF PUNCH PINS MADE OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN THE PASSAGES; MEANS TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE PUNCH PINS IN AN UPWARD POSITION AWAY FROM THE DIE PLATE; AN ELECTRO-MAGNET DISPOSED BELOW THE DIE PLATE; MEANS TO ENERGIZE THE ELECTROMAGNET FROM EXTERIORLY OF THE HOUSING, THE ELECTRO-MAGNET BEING OF SUCH STRENGTH WHEN ENERGIZED AS TO DRAW THE PUNCH PINS DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE PERFORATIONS IN THE DIE PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, A HOUSING; A DIE PLATE DISPOSED IN THE HOUSING, HAVING SPACED PERFORATIONS THERETHROUGH; A SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED ABOVE THE DIE PLATE, HAVING A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES THERETHROUGH CORRESPONDING TO, AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH, THE PERFORATIONS IN THE DIE PLATE; A PLURALITY OF PUNCH PINS MADE OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN THE PASSAGES; MEANS TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE PUNCH PINS IN AN UPWARD POSITION AWAY FROM THE DIE PLATE; AN ELECTRO-MAGNET DISPOSED BELOW THE DIE PLATE; MEANS TO ENERGIZE THE ELECTROMAGNET FROM EXTERIORLY OF THE HOUSING, THE ELECTRO-MAGNET BEING OF SUCH STRENGTH WHEN ENERGIZED AS TO DRAW THE PUNCH PINS DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE PERFORATIONS IN THE DIE PLATE.
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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |