US3269516A
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Sheet turning mechanism
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1965-04-13
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm B Lucas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B31; B31B; B31B50/00; B31B50/02; B31B50/04; B31B50/046; B31B50/10; B31B50/106; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/30; B65H2301/33; B65H2301/332; B65H2301/3321; B65H2301/33216
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
APPARATUS FOR TURNING A MOVING SHEET RECEIVED FROM A DELIVERY SOURCE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A POLISHED DEAD PLATE ONTO WHICH SAID SHEETS ARE DELIVERED, A CONVEYOR, A JOURNAL BLOCK MOUNTED ON SAID CONVEYOR, A TURNING MEMBER SUPPORTED IN SAID BLOCK FOR ROTATIVE MOVEMENT ABOUT ITS AXIS AND LIMITED AXIAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BLOCK, SAID TURNING MEMBER HAVING AT ONE END A FLAT SURFACE WITH A HIGH COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION COMPARED TO SAID POLISHED PLATE, MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID MEMBER TO POSITION SAID ONE END PROXIMATE SAID BLOCK, MEANS MAINTAINING THE PORTION OF SAID CONVEYOR EXTENDING OVER SAID POLISHED DEAD PLATE A DISTANCE SUCH THAT SAID FLAT SURFACE IS SPACED FROM SAID PLATE WHEN NORMALLY URGED TO SAID POSITION PROXIMATE SAID BLOCK, MEANS POSITIVELY MOVING SAID TURNING MEMBER AXIALLY TOWARDS SAID PLATE TO CAUSE SAID FLAT SURFACE TO ENGAGE ANY SHEET THEREON AS SAID TURNING MEMBER REACHES SAID PLATE AND FOR SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASING THE MEMBER FOR RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FLAT SURFACE A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF DEGREES WHILE IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SHEET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
APPARATUS FOR TURNING A MOVING SHEET RECEIVED FROM A DELIVERY SOURCE, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A POLISHED DEAD PLATE ONTO WHICH SAID SHEETS ARE DELIVERED, A CONVEYOR, A JOURNAL BLOCK MOUNTED ON SAID CONVEYOR, A TURNING MEMBER SUPPORTED IN SAID BLOCK FOR ROTATIVE MOVEMENT ABOUT ITS AXIS AND LIMITED AXIAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID BLOCK, SAID TURNING MEMBER HAVING AT ONE END A FLAT SURFACE WITH A HIGH COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION COMPARED TO SAID POLISHED PLATE, MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID MEMBER TO POSITION SAID ONE END PROXIMATE SAID BLOCK, MEANS MAINTAINING THE PORTION OF SAID CONVEYOR EXTENDING OVER SAID POLISHED DEAD PLATE A DISTANCE SUCH THAT SAID FLAT SURFACE IS SPACED FROM SAID PLATE WHEN NORMALLY URGED TO SAID POSITION PROXIMATE SAID BLOCK, MEANS POSITIVELY MOVING SAID TURNING MEMBER AXIALLY TOWARDS SAID PLATE TO CAUSE SAID FLAT SURFACE TO ENGAGE ANY SHEET THEREON AS SAID TURNING MEMBER REACHES SAID PLATE AND FOR SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASING THE MEMBER FOR RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FLAT SURFACE A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF DEGREES WHILE IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SHEET.
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |