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US3309505A
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Metal belt card reader
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-30
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1982-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack D Theis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:45
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN AN INFORMATION RETRIEVER, A POWER SOURCE, A STEPLESS VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER SOURCE, A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS IN SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER, AN ENDLESS METALLIC BELT OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROLLERS FOR MOTION THEREAROUND, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING THE DRIVE WITH THE ROLLERS WHEREBY POWER FOR ROTATION OF THE ROLLERS IS SUPPLIED THERETO, A SOURCE OF INFORMATION CARDS HAVING INFORMATIVE APERTURES THEREIN, MEANS TO SELECTIVELY POSITION THE INFORMATION CARDS ON THE BELT FOR SEQUENTIAL MOTION THEREWITH, AND MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUC-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
IN AN INFORMATION RETRIEVER, A POWER SOURCE, A STEPLESS VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER SOURCE, A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS IN SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER, AN ENDLESS METALLIC BELT OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROLLERS FOR MOTION THEREAROUND, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING THE DRIVE WITH THE ROLLERS WHEREBY POWER FOR ROTATION OF THE ROLLERS IS SUPPLIED THERETO, A SOURCE OF INFORMATION CARDS HAVING INFORMATIVE APERTURES THEREIN, MEANS TO SELECTIVELY POSITION THE INFORMATION CARDS ON THE BELT FOR SEQUENTIAL MOTION THEREWITH, AND MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUC-
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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |