US3552310A
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Ribbon inker means in zero print suppressing means
Assignee: Addmaster Corp
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Filing: 1969-03-20
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1989-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for eliminating the printing of zeros to the left of the highermost denominational significant digit of an amount comprising a flexible elongate strip movable endwise between the type members and printing hammers associated therewith. The strip includes an ink pervious section for transferring a visible print to a paper tape and a contiguous ink impervious section. The strip is spring moved endwise and a stop element is carried thereby to arrest against the type member registering the highermost significant digit, causing the ink impervious section to block transfer of a visible imprint of zero characters to the left of the highermost significant digit. In a modified form, the strip is moved to different positions by the pin carriage.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Clary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:32
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J33/00; B41J33/02; B41J33/04; B41J31/00; B41J31/14; B41J31/16; G; G06; G06C; G06C19/00; G06C19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
In a printing machine, the combination comprising: a plurality of type members each having a plurality of type characters thereon; means for setting said type members from initial positions to position different ones of said type characters to a printing line; print impression means adjacent said printing line; an elongate strip including a printing section pervious to ink and a contiguous nonprinting section impervious to ink; and means for positioning said strip intermediate said type members and said print impression means at said printing line to locate said nonprinting section over those type members located in higher denominational orders than that denominational order containing the highermost denominational order significant digit and for locating said printing section over all other of said type members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a printing machine, the combination comprising: a plurality of type members each having a plurality of type characters thereon; means for setting said type members from initial positions to position different ones of said type characters to a printing line; print impression means adjacent said printing line; an elongate strip including a printing section pervious to ink and a contiguous nonprinting section impervious to ink; and means for positioning said strip intermediate said type members and said print impression means at said printing line to locate said nonprinting section over those type members located in higher denominational orders than that denominational order containing the highermost denominational order significant digit and for locating said printing section over all other of said type members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said last mentioned means comprises spring means for advancing said strip endwise, and means controlled by a said type member representing the highermost denominational order of an amount for arresting said strip in position to locate said nonprinting section over those type members located in denominational orders higher than said last mentioned order.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said last mentioned means comprises a stop element on said strip engageable with a said type member which has moved from its said initial position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said last mentioned means comprises stop means on said type members and a cooperating stop element on said strip intermediate said printing and nonprinting sections for arresting said strip in position to locate said nonprinting section over the type members located in denominationally higher orders than the order containing the type member registering the highermost significant digit of an amount to be printed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said strip comprises a fabric including said ink-pervious section and said ink-pervious section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said strip comprises a fabric ink-pervious section and a contiguous solid ink-impervious section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said strip comprises a flexible fabric ink-pervious section and a contiguous rigid solid ink-impervious section, and means for guiding said rigid section independently of said fabric section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said first mentioned means comprises a pin carriage movable across said type members for differentially Controlling movement of said type members to different positions, and means connecting said strip to said pin carriage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said strip is in the form of an endless loop, and rotatable members at opposite ends of said loop for guiding said strip endwise over said type members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said first mentioned means comprises cyclically operable means and said last mentioned means comprises means operable by said cyclically operable means prior to said setting of said type members for advancing said strip endwise toward a position wherein said printing section extends over all of said type members and thereafter permits said spring means to move said strip toward said first mentioned position after said type members are at least partially set.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |