US3342296A
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Typewriter with means to decrease rate of operation to prevent typebar malfunction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-16
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1984-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George B Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:00
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J7/00; B41J7/02; B41J7/30; B41J25/00; B41J25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A WRITING MACHINE HAVING A BANK OF A PLURALITY OF TYPES, POWER-OPERATED TYPE DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID TYPES FROM THEIR REST POSITIONS TO THEIR PRINTING POSITIONS, AND READING MEANS CONTROLLING SELECTION OF THE TYPE TO BE OPERATED BY SAID TYPE DRIVE MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: (1) AN OPERATING MEANS FOR SAID READING MEANS NORMALLY OPERATING SAID READING MEANS AT A SPEED AT WHICH MALFUNCTION BETWEEN ADJACENT TYPES WILL OCCUR; (2) A REGISTERING DEVICE FOR REGISTERING THE TYPE LAST OPERATED INCLUDING: (A) A MEMBER FOR EACH TYPE POSITIONED IN AN OPERATED INCLUDING: TYPE, (B) MEANS FOR HOLDING A MEMBER IN ITS OPERATIVE POSITION, AND (C) MEANS OPERATED BY ANOTHER TYPE DURING ITS OPERATION TO RELEASE THE PREVIOUSLY OPERATIVE MEMBER;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A WRITING MACHINE HAVING A BANK OF A PLURALITY OF TYPES, POWER-OPERATED TYPE DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID TYPES FROM THEIR REST POSITIONS TO THEIR PRINTING POSITIONS, AND READING MEANS CONTROLLING SELECTION OF THE TYPE TO BE OPERATED BY SAID TYPE DRIVE MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: (1) AN OPERATING MEANS FOR SAID READING MEANS NORMALLY OPERATING SAID READING MEANS AT A SPEED AT WHICH MALFUNCTION BETWEEN ADJACENT TYPES WILL OCCUR; (2) A REGISTERING DEVICE FOR REGISTERING THE TYPE LAST OPERATED INCLUDING: (A) A MEMBER FOR EACH TYPE POSITIONED IN AN OPERATED INCLUDING: TYPE, (B) MEANS FOR HOLDING A MEMBER IN ITS OPERATIVE POSITION, AND (C) MEANS OPERATED BY ANOTHER TYPE DURING ITS OPERATION TO RELEASE THE PREVIOUSLY OPERATIVE MEMBER;
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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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |