US3265383A
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Film sheet feeder
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1965-04-22
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1985-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Shute
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/045; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A FILM SHEET FEEDER FOR SEQUENTIALLY SUPPLYING EXPOSED FILM SHEETS IN AN EDGEWISE FASHION TO A FILM PROCESSOR INPUT, COMPRISING: A SLOPING TRAY FOR HOLDING A STACK OF SHEETS; A PLURALITY OF VACUUM LIFT CUPS LOCATED OVER THE LOWER END OF SAID TRAY; A CAM DRIVE MEANS OPERABLE TO PERIODICALLY RAISE THE LOWER END OF SAID TRAY SO THAT A TOP SHEET OF THE STACK IS CAPTURED BY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CUPS TO BE TRANSPORTED THEREBY TO THE PROCESSOR INPUT; A MOVABLE SUPPORT FOR SAID CUPS POSITIONED TO PIVOTABLY RESPOND TO SAID CAM DRIVE MEANS ONLY AFTER SAID TRAY HAS BEEN RAISED AND PARTIALLY LOWERED BY SAID CAM DRIVE MEANS; A PAIR OF FEED ROLLERS ALIGNED TO RECEIVE THE CAPTURED TOP SHEET WHEN SAID CUPS ARE PIVOTED BY SAID CAM DRIVE MEANS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A FILM SHEET FEEDER FOR SEQUENTIALLY SUPPLYING EXPOSED FILM SHEETS IN AN EDGEWISE FASHION TO A FILM PROCESSOR INPUT, COMPRISING: A SLOPING TRAY FOR HOLDING A STACK OF SHEETS; A PLURALITY OF VACUUM LIFT CUPS LOCATED OVER THE LOWER END OF SAID TRAY; A CAM DRIVE MEANS OPERABLE TO PERIODICALLY RAISE THE LOWER END OF SAID TRAY SO THAT A TOP SHEET OF THE STACK IS CAPTURED BY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CUPS TO BE TRANSPORTED THEREBY TO THE PROCESSOR INPUT; A MOVABLE SUPPORT FOR SAID CUPS POSITIONED TO PIVOTABLY RESPOND TO SAID CAM DRIVE MEANS ONLY AFTER SAID TRAY HAS BEEN RAISED AND PARTIALLY LOWERED BY SAID CAM DRIVE MEANS; A PAIR OF FEED ROLLERS ALIGNED TO RECEIVE THE CAPTURED TOP SHEET WHEN SAID CUPS ARE PIVOTED BY SAID CAM DRIVE MEANS;
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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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |