US3332345A
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Sheet alignment apparatus
Assignee: IMPROVED PRODUCTS CO
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Filing: 1965-05-24
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Smyth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:40
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F21/00; B41F21/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN A SHEET ALIGNMENT APPARATUS INCLUDING A PRINTING MACHINE HAVING A SHEET RECEIVING CYLINDER COMPRISING (A) A PLURALITY OF GRIPPER FINGERS CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER FOR RELEASABLY SECURING THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SHEET TO BE PRINTED, UPON THE CYLINDER, (B) A PLURALITY OF GRIPPER PADS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CYLINDER AND POSITIONED BENEATH SAID GRIPPER FINGERS AND COOPERATING THEREWITH FOR RELEASABLY SECURING THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SHEET ONTO THE CYLINDER, (C) A RETAINING BAR CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER AND EXTENDING ACROSS EACH OF SAID GRIPPER PADS INTERMEDIATE THEIR ENDS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID GRIPPER PADS ON SAID CYLINDER WITH CERTAIN FREE ENDS THEREOF POSITIONED RELATIVE TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE CYLINDER, AND (D) A MOVABLE SUPPORTING ELEMENT IN CONTACT WITH THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF EACH OF SAID PADS AND COOPERATING WITH SAID RETAINING BAR FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY RADIALLY ADJUSTING SAID GRIPPER PADS INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN A SHEET ALIGNMENT APPARATUS INCLUDING A PRINTING MACHINE HAVING A SHEET RECEIVING CYLINDER COMPRISING (A) A PLURALITY OF GRIPPER FINGERS CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER FOR RELEASABLY SECURING THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SHEET TO BE PRINTED, UPON THE CYLINDER, (B) A PLURALITY OF GRIPPER PADS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CYLINDER AND POSITIONED BENEATH SAID GRIPPER FINGERS AND COOPERATING THEREWITH FOR RELEASABLY SECURING THE LEADING EDGE OF THE SHEET ONTO THE CYLINDER, (C) A RETAINING BAR CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER AND EXTENDING ACROSS EACH OF SAID GRIPPER PADS INTERMEDIATE THEIR ENDS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID GRIPPER PADS ON SAID CYLINDER WITH CERTAIN FREE ENDS THEREOF POSITIONED RELATIVE TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE CYLINDER, AND (D) A MOVABLE SUPPORTING ELEMENT IN CONTACT WITH THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF EACH OF SAID PADS AND COOPERATING WITH SAID RETAINING BAR FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY RADIALLY ADJUSTING SAID GRIPPER PADS INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE SAID
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |