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US3275318A
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Sheet conveying apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-30
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Lavander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 07:05
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6529
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN A DEVICE HAVING SIDE FRAMES AND PULLEY MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID SIDE FRAMES SUPPORTING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR OF THE TYPE HAVING A SHEET GRIPPER MECHANISM ADAPTED TO CYCLICALLY CARRY SHEET MATERIAL FROM SHEET FEEDING STATIONS TO SHEET DELIVERY STATIONS INCLUDING: BIASING MEANS IN THE SHEET GRIPPER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE GRIPPER MECHANISM IN A CLOSED POSITION; A GRIPPER LEVER MOUNTED ON THE SHEET GRIPPER MECHANISM TO OPEN THE GRIPPER MECHANISM AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE BIASING MEANS; AN ACTUATING LEVER POSITIONED AT THE DELIVERY STATIONS ADJACENT THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE GRIPPER MECHANISM MOVABLE INTO INTERFITTING RELATION WITH THE GRIPPER LEVER TO AFFECT OPERATION OF THE GRIPPER MECHANISM; MEANS TO MOVE THE ACTUATING LEVER INTO INTERFERING RELATION WITH THE GRIPPER MECHANISM; A LOCKING DEVICE ON THE GRIPPER MECHANISM TO LOCK THE GRIPPER IN AN OPEN POSITION AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE BIASING MEANS; AND, A RELEASING BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE SIDE FRAME AT THE SHEET FEEDING STATIONS TO RELEASE THE LOCKING DEVICE TO ALLOW THE GRIPPER MECHANISM TO CLOSE THEREBY GRIPPING THE SHEET MATERIAL INSERTED IN THE GRIPPER MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN A DEVICE HAVING SIDE FRAMES AND PULLEY MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID SIDE FRAMES SUPPORTING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR OF THE TYPE HAVING A SHEET GRIPPER MECHANISM ADAPTED TO CYCLICALLY CARRY SHEET MATERIAL FROM SHEET FEEDING STATIONS TO SHEET DELIVERY STATIONS INCLUDING: BIASING MEANS IN THE SHEET GRIPPER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE GRIPPER MECHANISM IN A CLOSED POSITION; A GRIPPER LEVER MOUNTED ON THE SHEET GRIPPER MECHANISM TO OPEN THE GRIPPER MECHANISM AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE BIASING MEANS; AN ACTUATING LEVER POSITIONED AT THE DELIVERY STATIONS ADJACENT THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE GRIPPER MECHANISM MOVABLE INTO INTERFITTING RELATION WITH THE GRIPPER LEVER TO AFFECT OPERATION OF THE GRIPPER MECHANISM; MEANS TO MOVE THE ACTUATING LEVER INTO INTERFERING RELATION WITH THE GRIPPER MECHANISM; A LOCKING DEVICE ON THE GRIPPER MECHANISM TO LOCK THE GRIPPER IN AN OPEN POSITION AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE BIASING MEANS; AND, A RELEASING BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE SIDE FRAME AT THE SHEET FEEDING STATIONS TO RELEASE THE LOCKING DEVICE TO ALLOW THE GRIPPER MECHANISM TO CLOSE THEREBY GRIPPING THE SHEET MATERIAL INSERTED IN THE GRIPPER MECHANISM.
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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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |