US3307677A
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Arm positioned type head
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-06
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1985-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar H Frank
- 👤 Edwin L Libby
- 👤 Thomas N Watkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:28
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A SINGLE ELEMENT PRINT HEAD COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A TRUNCATED SPHERICAL SHELL, CHARACTERS FORMED ON THE SPHERICAL PORTION OF SAID SHELL, A HANDLE MEMBER, A CAP MOUNTED ON ONE END OF SAID SHELL, SAID CAP HOLDING SAID HANDLE MEMBER FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT, AN ELEMENT HAVING THIN ARMS ADAPTED TO MOVE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, MOVABLE MEANS PIVOTABLE ABOUT AN AXIS AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE FACE SURFACE INCLINED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO SAID AXIS, SAID MOVABLE MEANS BEING LINKED TO SAID HANDLE FOR MOVEMENT WITH SAID HANDLE AND BEING LINKED THROUGH SAID FACE SURFACE TO SAID ELEMENT HAVING ARMS FOR CONTROLLING SAID OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS OF SAID ELEMENT HAVING ARMS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A SINGLE ELEMENT PRINT HEAD COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A TRUNCATED SPHERICAL SHELL, CHARACTERS FORMED ON THE SPHERICAL PORTION OF SAID SHELL, A HANDLE MEMBER, A CAP MOUNTED ON ONE END OF SAID SHELL, SAID CAP HOLDING SAID HANDLE MEMBER FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT, AN ELEMENT HAVING THIN ARMS ADAPTED TO MOVE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, MOVABLE MEANS PIVOTABLE ABOUT AN AXIS AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE FACE SURFACE INCLINED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO SAID AXIS, SAID MOVABLE MEANS BEING LINKED TO SAID HANDLE FOR MOVEMENT WITH SAID HANDLE AND BEING LINKED THROUGH SAID FACE SURFACE TO SAID ELEMENT HAVING ARMS FOR CONTROLLING SAID OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS OF SAID ELEMENT HAVING ARMS.
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 |