US3307672A
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Hovering printer having magnetically held type elements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-11
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1984-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam H Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:00
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/28; B41F; B41F27/00; B41F27/02; B41K; B41K3/00; B41K3/02; B41K3/04; B41K3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A PRINTING MECHANISM, THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A TYPE BIT HOLDER IN THE FORM OF A TURRET FOR SUPPORTING TYPE BITS IN A CIRCULAR ARRAY OF ANGULARLY SPACED BARS, SAID HOLDER HAVING A PLURALITY OF BARS EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID ARRAY, WITH A PLURALITY OF TINES EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY FROM EACH OF SAID BARS TO FORM VERTICAL ARRAYS OF BIT NESTS, (B) A PLURALITY OF TYPE BITS, ONE LATCHED IN EACH OF SAID NESTS, (C) MEANS FOR ROTATING AND FOR TRANSLATING SAID TURRET ON THE AXIS OF SAID ARRAY FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING ANY ONE OF SAID BITS INTO REGISTRATION WITH A LOADING STATION, AND (D) A STRIKER BAR WHICH, IN ITS TRAVERSE FROM A REST POSITION TO AN IMPACT STATION, PASSES THROUGH SAID LOADING STATION TO UNLATCH AND CARRY THE BIT AT SAID LOADING STATION TO A PRINTING STATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN A PRINTING MECHANISM, THE COMBINATION WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A TYPE BIT HOLDER IN THE FORM OF A TURRET FOR SUPPORTING TYPE BITS IN A CIRCULAR ARRAY OF ANGULARLY SPACED BARS, SAID HOLDER HAVING A PLURALITY OF BARS EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID ARRAY, WITH A PLURALITY OF TINES EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY FROM EACH OF SAID BARS TO FORM VERTICAL ARRAYS OF BIT NESTS, (B) A PLURALITY OF TYPE BITS, ONE LATCHED IN EACH OF SAID NESTS, (C) MEANS FOR ROTATING AND FOR TRANSLATING SAID TURRET ON THE AXIS OF SAID ARRAY FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING ANY ONE OF SAID BITS INTO REGISTRATION WITH A LOADING STATION, AND (D) A STRIKER BAR WHICH, IN ITS TRAVERSE FROM A REST POSITION TO AN IMPACT STATION, PASSES THROUGH SAID LOADING STATION TO UNLATCH AND CARRY THE BIT AT SAID LOADING STATION TO A PRINTING STATION.
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |