US3300207A
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Assignee: Recognition Equipment Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-18
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1984-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Childs
- 👤 Jr Edgar R Pitcher
- 👤 Jr Ernest L Staples
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/10; G06K13/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A SYSTEM FOR FEEDING DOCUMENTS FROM THE END OF A STACK INTO A CONVEYOR WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A TRAY UNIT HAVING A BOTTOM, AN OPEN CORNER FORMED BY ONE SIDE AND ONE END, AND A MOVABLE MEMBER FOR URGING SAID STACK TOWARD SAID END, (B) A SUCTION PLENUM ADJACENT SAID END, (C) A COMPOUND WINDOW IN SAID END HAVING PERFORATIONS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PLENUM AND SLIDABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID CORNER, (D) A DRIVEN WHEEL FORMING PART OF SAID CONVEYOR LOCATED ADJACENT SAID CORNER, (E) A TIMING CAM ROTATABLE PERIODICALLY TO ENGAGE SAID WHEEL, AND (F) DRIVE MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING ELEMENTS OF SAID COMPOUND WINDOW IN SYNCHRONISM WITH SAID CAM TO OPEN SAID PERFORATIONS AS SAID WINDOW MOVES TOWARD SAID CORNER AND TO CLOSE SAID PERFORATIONS WITH IMPENDING REVERSAL OF MOVEMENT TO MOVE DOCUMENTS
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A SYSTEM FOR FEEDING DOCUMENTS FROM THE END OF A STACK INTO A CONVEYOR WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A TRAY UNIT HAVING A BOTTOM, AN OPEN CORNER FORMED BY ONE SIDE AND ONE END, AND A MOVABLE MEMBER FOR URGING SAID STACK TOWARD SAID END, (B) A SUCTION PLENUM ADJACENT SAID END, (C) A COMPOUND WINDOW IN SAID END HAVING PERFORATIONS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PLENUM AND SLIDABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID CORNER, (D) A DRIVEN WHEEL FORMING PART OF SAID CONVEYOR LOCATED ADJACENT SAID CORNER, (E) A TIMING CAM ROTATABLE PERIODICALLY TO ENGAGE SAID WHEEL, AND (F) DRIVE MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING ELEMENTS OF SAID COMPOUND WINDOW IN SYNCHRONISM WITH SAID CAM TO OPEN SAID PERFORATIONS AS SAID WINDOW MOVES TOWARD SAID CORNER AND TO CLOSE SAID PERFORATIONS WITH IMPENDING REVERSAL OF MOVEMENT TO MOVE DOCUMENTS
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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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |