US3378252A
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Sheet guiding and restraining mechanism
Assignee: Heyer Inc
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Filing: 1966-05-26
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1986-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Springer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H1/00; B65H1/26; B65H1/266; B65H1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
SHEET GUIDING AND RESTRAINING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH FEED MEANS FOR IMPARTING FORWARD MOVEMENT TO THE UPPERMOST SHEET IN A STACK OF SHEETS, COMPRISING A TABLE FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF SHEETS, A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED SLIDE SUPPORTED BY AND MOUNTED ON SAID TABLE FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO AND HAVING A VERTICAL FLANGE UPSTANDING THEREFROM, A SIDE RAIL PIVOTED AT THE REAR TO SAID UPSTANDING FLANGE FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT AND HAVING SHEET CORNER ENGAGING MEANS AT ITS FORWARD END AND DEPENDING PORTIONS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM ITS REAR PIVOT FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID SLIDE TO GUIDE AND RESTRAIN THE SHEETS AGAINST LATERAL MOVEMENT INTO A JAMMING POSITION UNDER THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID SIDE RAIL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
SHEET GUIDING AND RESTRAINING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH FEED MEANS FOR IMPARTING FORWARD MOVEMENT TO THE UPPERMOST SHEET IN A STACK OF SHEETS, COMPRISING A TABLE FOR SUPPORTING A STACK OF SHEETS, A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED SLIDE SUPPORTED BY AND MOUNTED ON SAID TABLE FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO AND HAVING A VERTICAL FLANGE UPSTANDING THEREFROM, A SIDE RAIL PIVOTED AT THE REAR TO SAID UPSTANDING FLANGE FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT AND HAVING SHEET CORNER ENGAGING MEANS AT ITS FORWARD END AND DEPENDING PORTIONS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM ITS REAR PIVOT FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID SLIDE TO GUIDE AND RESTRAIN THE SHEETS AGAINST LATERAL MOVEMENT INTO A JAMMING POSITION UNDER THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID SIDE RAIL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |