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US3341192A
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Automatic sheet transport means for message scanning apparatus
Assignee: Western Union Telegraph Co
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Filing: 1965-10-05
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Mcmahon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:50
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/04; H04N1/06; H04N1/08; H04N1/083; H04N1/0839; H04N1/00567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
MESSAGE SHEET TRANSPORT MEANS FOR SHEET SCANNING APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A BIN FOR STORING MESSAGE SHEETS; (B) A FIRST DRUM ROTATABLE DRUM DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID BIN; (C) MEANS FOR APPLYING SUCTION TO SAID DRUM FOR DRAWING ONE SHEET OUT OF THE BIN AT A TIME; (D) A FIRST CHUTE FOR RECEIVING SAID SHEET FROM THE DRUM; (E) MEANS FOR DRIVING THE SHEET DOWN THE CHUTE; (F) A REVERSIBLE, ROTATABLE SECOND DRUM LOCATED AT SAID CHUTE FOR RECEIVING SAID SHEET FROM THE CHUTE; (G) MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID SHEET AT THE SECOND DRUM; (H) MEANS FOR WINDING SAID SHEET AUTOMATICALLY AROUND THE SECOND DRUM AS THE SECOND DRUM TURNS IN ONE DIRECTION, TO POSITION THE SHEET FOR SCANNING IN SAID APPARATUS; AND (I) MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID SHEET FROM THE SECOND DRUM WHEN THE SECOND DRUM IS REVERSED TO UNWIND AND RELEASE THE SHEET FROM THE SECOND DRUM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |