US3347159A
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Adjustable quick-release mechanism for print drum
Assignee: Potter Instrument Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-31
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1984-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Altonji
- 👤 Joseph G Vaiana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:32
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/22; B41J1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A HIGH SPEED PRINTER COMPRISING: A FRAME, A PRINTING HAMMER MODULE MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, A PRINT DRUM MOUNTED ROTATABLY IN SAID FRAME ADJACENT TO SAID PRINTING HAMMER MODULE FOR ROTATION ABOUT A FIRST AXIS, SAID PRINTING DRUM BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A SHAFT EXTENDING ALONG SAID FIRST AXIS AND EXTENDING FROM EACH END OF SAID DRUM, BEARING BLOCKS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME ABOUT A SECOND AXIS TO RECEIVE RESPECTIVELY EACH END OF SAID SHAFT, SAID BEARING BLOCKS HOLDING SAID SHAFT WITH SAID FIRST AXIS MAINTAINED DISPLACED FROM SAID SECOND AXIS WITHIN A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF ROTATION OF SAID BEARING BLOCKS, AND MEANS TO ROTATE SAID BEARING BLOCKS WITHIN SAID PREDETERMINED RANGE TO ADJUSTABLY POSITION SAID PRINTING DRUM WITH RESPECT TO SAID PRINTING HAMMER MODULE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A HIGH SPEED PRINTER COMPRISING: A FRAME, A PRINTING HAMMER MODULE MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, A PRINT DRUM MOUNTED ROTATABLY IN SAID FRAME ADJACENT TO SAID PRINTING HAMMER MODULE FOR ROTATION ABOUT A FIRST AXIS, SAID PRINTING DRUM BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A SHAFT EXTENDING ALONG SAID FIRST AXIS AND EXTENDING FROM EACH END OF SAID DRUM, BEARING BLOCKS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME ABOUT A SECOND AXIS TO RECEIVE RESPECTIVELY EACH END OF SAID SHAFT, SAID BEARING BLOCKS HOLDING SAID SHAFT WITH SAID FIRST AXIS MAINTAINED DISPLACED FROM SAID SECOND AXIS WITHIN A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF ROTATION OF SAID BEARING BLOCKS, AND MEANS TO ROTATE SAID BEARING BLOCKS WITHIN SAID PREDETERMINED RANGE TO ADJUSTABLY POSITION SAID PRINTING DRUM WITH RESPECT TO SAID PRINTING HAMMER MODULE.
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |