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Method and apparatus for the air assisted insertion of file cards
Assignee: Mosler Safe Co
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Filing: 1965-03-18
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Voss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:43
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K17/00; G06K17/0003; G06K17/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
AN APPARATUS FOR INSERTING A CARD INTO A DECK OF SIMILARLY DIMENSIONED CARDS HELD IN A FILE POCKET HAVING A BOTTOM, A FRONT WALL WITH A BEVELED UPPER EDGE AND A REAR WALL, AND IN WHICH THE DECK IS NORMALLY COMPRESSED TOGETHER AND HELD AGAINST THE FRONT WALL BY A BIASING SPRING, COMPRISING: (A) MEANS DEFINING FIRST AND SECOND AIR OUTLETS POSITIONED ADJACENT THE TOP OF THE POCKET AND ORIENTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEIR OUTLET STREAMS DOWNWARDLY CONVERGE AND ARE PARTIALLY DEFLECTED OFF THE BEVELED UPPER EDGE AND AGAINST THE DECK, TO THEREBY OVERCOME THE FORCE OF THE BIASING SPRING AND URGE THE DECK TOWARD THE REAR WALL TO CREATE AN ENTRY SPACE BETWEEN THE FRONT WALL AND THE DECK, AND (B) DRIVE ROLLER MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING A CARD BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND AIR OUTLETS AND INTO THE FILE POCKET, WHEREBY THE OUTLET STREANS CREATE A DRAG AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE CARD TO ASSIST ITS INSERTION INTO THE ENTRY SPACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
AN APPARATUS FOR INSERTING A CARD INTO A DECK OF SIMILARLY DIMENSIONED CARDS HELD IN A FILE POCKET HAVING A BOTTOM, A FRONT WALL WITH A BEVELED UPPER EDGE AND A REAR WALL, AND IN WHICH THE DECK IS NORMALLY COMPRESSED TOGETHER AND HELD AGAINST THE FRONT WALL BY A BIASING SPRING, COMPRISING: (A) MEANS DEFINING FIRST AND SECOND AIR OUTLETS POSITIONED ADJACENT THE TOP OF THE POCKET AND ORIENTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEIR OUTLET STREAMS DOWNWARDLY CONVERGE AND ARE PARTIALLY DEFLECTED OFF THE BEVELED UPPER EDGE AND AGAINST THE DECK, TO THEREBY OVERCOME THE FORCE OF THE BIASING SPRING AND URGE THE DECK TOWARD THE REAR WALL TO CREATE AN ENTRY SPACE BETWEEN THE FRONT WALL AND THE DECK, AND (B) DRIVE ROLLER MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING A CARD BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND AIR OUTLETS AND INTO THE FILE POCKET, WHEREBY THE OUTLET STREANS CREATE A DRAG AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE CARD TO ASSIST ITS INSERTION INTO THE ENTRY SPACE.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |