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US3445017A
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Apparatus for handling packs of printed signatures
Assignee: RR Donnelley and Sons Co
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Filing: 1967-11-28
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Granted: 1969-05-20
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Expires: 1987-11-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otho Kile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:14
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C19/00; B42C19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING PACKS OF PRINTED SIGNAWTURES, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PACK CONVEYOR FOR FEEDING PACKS OF SIGNATURES SERIATIM TO A BINDER; A FIRST PACK HANDLING UNIT WHICH INCLUDES, A PLURALTIY OF RACKS, EACH RACK BEING ADAPTED TO RETAIN A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS OF SIGNATURES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, AN UNLOADING STATION, TRANSFER MEANS FOR MOVING RACKS SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH THE UNLOADING STATION, EACH OF SAID RACKS CONTAINING SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS, MEANS FOR UNLOADING PACKS SERIATIM FROM SAID RACKS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE LOADING STATION AND DELIVERING THEM IN A STREAM TO SAID PACK CONVEYOR; A SECOND PACK HANDLING UNIT WHICH INCLUDES, A PLURALITY OF RACKS, AND RACK BEING ADAPTED TO RETAIN A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS OF SIGNATURES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, AN UNLOADING STATION, TRANSFER MEANS FOR MOVING RACKS SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH THE UNLOADING STATION, EACH OF SAID RACKS CONTAINING SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS, MEANS FOR UNLOADING PACKS SERIATIM FROM SAID RACKS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE LOADING STATION AND DELIVERING THEM IN A STREAM TO SAID PACK CONVEYOR; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING SAID PACK HANDLING UNITS SO THAT EACH PACK ON THE PACK CONVEYOR INCLUDES A PACK FROM EACH UNIT, OR SO THAT PACKS ON THE CONVEYOR ARE ALTERNATELY FROM THE FIRST UNIT AND FROM THE SECOND UNIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING PACKS OF PRINTED SIGNAWTURES, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PACK CONVEYOR FOR FEEDING PACKS OF SIGNATURES SERIATIM TO A BINDER; A FIRST PACK HANDLING UNIT WHICH INCLUDES, A PLURALTIY OF RACKS, EACH RACK BEING ADAPTED TO RETAIN A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS OF SIGNATURES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, AN UNLOADING STATION, TRANSFER MEANS FOR MOVING RACKS SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH THE UNLOADING STATION, EACH OF SAID RACKS CONTAINING SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS, MEANS FOR UNLOADING PACKS SERIATIM FROM SAID RACKS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE LOADING STATION AND DELIVERING THEM IN A STREAM TO SAID PACK CONVEYOR; A SECOND PACK HANDLING UNIT WHICH INCLUDES, A PLURALITY OF RACKS, AND RACK BEING ADAPTED TO RETAIN A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS OF SIGNATURES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, AN UNLOADING STATION, TRANSFER MEANS FOR MOVING RACKS SUCCESSIVELY THROUGH THE UNLOADING STATION, EACH OF SAID RACKS CONTAINING SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF PACKS, MEANS FOR UNLOADING PACKS SERIATIM FROM SAID RACKS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE LOADING STATION AND DELIVERING THEM IN A STREAM TO SAID PACK CONVEYOR; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING SAID PACK HANDLING UNITS SO THAT EACH PACK ON THE PACK CONVEYOR INCLUDES A PACK FROM EACH UNIT, OR SO THAT PACKS ON THE CONVEYOR ARE ALTERNATELY FROM THE FIRST UNIT AND FROM THE SECOND UNIT.
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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) | 1972-05-19 | 1972-11-18 | 1973-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-05-19 | 1976-11-18 | 1977-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-05-19 | 1980-11-18 | 1981-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |