US3287013A
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Roller rframe
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-12
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry N Fairbanks
- 👤 Daniel H Robbins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:23
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/26; G03F7/30; G03F7/3085; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING OFFSET MASTER SHEETS THROUGH A PROCESSING SOLUTION, SAID TRANSPORTING MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST ASSEMBLY COMPRISING DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS COUPLED BY MEANS OF A GEAR TRAIN FOR PROVIDING A UNIFORM DRIVING RELATIONSHIP, AND A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS BELTS ENTRAINED OVER PULLEY MEANS ON SAID UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS TO BE DRIVEN UNIFORMLY THEREBY; (B) A SECOND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST PLURALITY OF ROLLERS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS AND ARRANGED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID FIRST ASSEMBLY SO THAT SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF ROLLERS ENGAGE SAID BELTS AT SPACED POSITIONS ALONG SAID BELTS, SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF ROLLERS BEING DRIVEN BY ROLLER GEARS ENGAGING SAID GEAR TRAIN; (C) A THIRD ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A SECOND PLURALITY OF ROLLERS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS AND ARRANGED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID FIRST ASSEMBLY SO THAT SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF ROLLERS ENGAGE SAID BELTS AT SPACED POSITIONS ALONG SAID BELTS, SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF ROLLERS BEING DRIVEN BY ROLLER GEARS ENGAGING SAID GEAR TRAIN; AND (D) EACH OF SAID ASSEMBLIES BEING SEPARABLE AS A UNIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING OFFSET MASTER SHEETS THROUGH A PROCESSING SOLUTION, SAID TRANSPORTING MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST ASSEMBLY COMPRISING DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS COUPLED BY MEANS OF A GEAR TRAIN FOR PROVIDING A UNIFORM DRIVING RELATIONSHIP, AND A PLURALITY OF CONTINUOUS BELTS ENTRAINED OVER PULLEY MEANS ON SAID UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS TO BE DRIVEN UNIFORMLY THEREBY; (B) A SECOND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST PLURALITY OF ROLLERS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS AND ARRANGED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID FIRST ASSEMBLY SO THAT SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF ROLLERS ENGAGE SAID BELTS AT SPACED POSITIONS ALONG SAID BELTS, SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF ROLLERS BEING DRIVEN BY ROLLER GEARS ENGAGING SAID GEAR TRAIN; (C) A THIRD ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A SECOND PLURALITY OF ROLLERS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID UPPER AND LOWER PULLEY SHAFTS AND ARRANGED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID FIRST ASSEMBLY SO THAT SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF ROLLERS ENGAGE SAID BELTS AT SPACED POSITIONS ALONG SAID BELTS, SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF ROLLERS BEING DRIVEN BY ROLLER GEARS ENGAGING SAID GEAR TRAIN; AND (D) EACH OF SAID ASSEMBLIES BEING SEPARABLE AS A UNIT.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |