US3578178A
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Adjustable outfeed assembly for stationery burster
Assignee: Uarco Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-02
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A stacking tray for use with a stationery burster, the stacking tray having a fixed medial portion flanked by portions movable with respect to the remainder thereof to accommodate uneven marginal areas of stationery dispensed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard K Absler
- 👤 Leonard M Narel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/10; B65H31/00; B65H31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A stacking tray for the outfeed assembly of a burster comprising: a stacking tray frame; a medially disposed paper receiving member connected to said frame and including a paper receiving surface lying in a plane spaced outwardly from said frame and movable members on either side of said medial member, said movable members being connected to said frame for movement between a position wherein the movable members generally lie in the plane of the paper receiving member and other positions wherein said movable members lie between said plane of said paper receiving member and the frame, whereby marginal areas of separated form lengths received thereon are permitted to droop relative to the central areas thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A stacking tray for the outfeed assembly of a burster comprising: a stacking tray frame; a medially disposed paper receiving member connected to said frame and including a paper receiving surface lying in a plane spaced outwardly from said frame and movable members on either side of said medial member, said movable members being connected to said frame for movement between a position wherein the movable members generally lie in the plane of the paper receiving member and other positions wherein said movable members lie between said plane of said paper receiving member and the frame, whereby marginal areas of separated form lengths received thereon are permitted to droop relative to the central areas thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A stacking tray for the outfeed assembly of a burster, comprising: a frame; a stationery receiving surface on said frame, portions of said stationery receiving surface being movable with respect to the remaining portions; said movable portions being laterally spaced on opposite sides of the central portion and pivoted to the frame for movement between an upright paper supporting position and a retracted position permitting marginal droop of stationery stacked on the tray, to thereby absorb marginal thicknesses in separated stationery stacked on the tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A stacking tray for the outfeed assembly of a burster, comprising: a frame; a stationery receiving surface on said frame, portions of said stationery receiving surface being movable with respect to the remaining portions; said movable portions being laterally spaced on opposite sides of the central portion and pivoted to the frame for movement between an upright paper supporting position and a retracted position permitting marginal droop of stationery stacked on the tray, to thereby absorb marginal thicknesses in separated stationery stacked on the tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The stacking tray of claim 1 wherein said movable members are generally C-shaped members having a top and depending sides with the sides terminating in end portions, and wherein the frame has a plurality of spaced openings for movably receiving the end portions of the movable members.
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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |