US3262697A
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Card shingling machine and method
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1964-08-12
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan L Krinke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/66; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/32; B65H5/00; B65H5/24; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/42; B65H2301/423; B65H2301/4232; B65H2301/42322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A DEVICE FOR SHINGLING CARDS COMPRISING A MOVABLE BELT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING SAID BELT ALONG A PATHWAY DEFINING IN PART A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT REACH, MEANS FOR POSITIONING A STACK OF CARDS ON THE BELT AT THE OUTSTART OF SAID REACH AND INCLUDING A FREELY MOVABLE GATE MEANS TO RESIST MOVEMENT OF THE STACK ALONG THE REACH, AND CARD-RETAINING MEANS EXTENDING ALONG AT LEAST THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE FACE OF SAID BELT FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING EACH SUCCESSIVE BOTTOM CARD OF SAID STACK OF CARDS IN MOVING SAID BOTTOM CARD ALONG THE REACH OF SAID PATHWAY AGAINST THE RESISTANCE OF SAID GATE MEANS AND AGAINST THE FRICTION BETWEEN SAID BOTTOM CARD AND THE NEXT SUCCEEDING BOTTOM CARD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A DEVICE FOR SHINGLING CARDS COMPRISING A MOVABLE BELT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING SAID BELT ALONG A PATHWAY DEFINING IN PART A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT REACH, MEANS FOR POSITIONING A STACK OF CARDS ON THE BELT AT THE OUTSTART OF SAID REACH AND INCLUDING A FREELY MOVABLE GATE MEANS TO RESIST MOVEMENT OF THE STACK ALONG THE REACH, AND CARD-RETAINING MEANS EXTENDING ALONG AT LEAST THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE FACE OF SAID BELT FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING EACH SUCCESSIVE BOTTOM CARD OF SAID STACK OF CARDS IN MOVING SAID BOTTOM CARD ALONG THE REACH OF SAID PATHWAY AGAINST THE RESISTANCE OF SAID GATE MEANS AND AGAINST THE FRICTION BETWEEN SAID BOTTOM CARD AND THE NEXT SUCCEEDING BOTTOM CARD.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |