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US3581064A
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Record scanner with loading and indexing means
Assignee: Bull HN Information Systems Italia SpA
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Filing: 1969-04-30
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A record scanner is loaded by an operator placing a record on a locating pin while in an open position. Upon closing, the record is transferred to a probe which indexes the record for circular scanning by a rotary transducer.
Inventors
- 👤 Ansell W Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having predetermined markings thereon circularly arranged around said aperture and representing data, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium and relative to said scanner for scanning said markings, a loading means mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a detent pin for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator loading the medium into said device, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and transferring said medium to said probe means upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having predetermined markings thereon circularly arranged around said aperture and representing data, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium and relative to said scanner for scanning said markings, a loading means mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a detent pin for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator loading the medium into said device, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and transferring said medium to said probe means upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
121 words
A devIce for scanning an aperture medium having predetermined markings thereon circularly arranged around said aperture and representing data, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said markings, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a detent pin for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator loading the medium into said device, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and transferring said medium to said probe means upon rotation of said loading means and said detent pin toward said scanner.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
121 words
A devIce for scanning an aperture medium having predetermined markings thereon circularly arranged around said aperture and representing data, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said markings, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a detent pin for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator loading the medium into said device, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and transferring said medium to said probe means upon rotation of said loading means and said detent pin toward said scanner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein the axis of said detent pin is substantially axially aligned with the axis of said probe means during transfer of said medium to said said probe means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device set forth in claim 3 in further combination with means mounted on said device for restraining said detent pin from engaging said probe means during a scanning operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device set forth in claim 3 in further combination with means mounted on said device for restraining said detent pin from engaging said probe means during transfer of said medium to said probe means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having a magnetic recording surface arranged circularly on said medium around said aperture, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said magnetic surface, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a cantilever spring pivotally mounted on said device, and a detent pin mounted on the free end of said cantilever spring for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator placing the medium into said loading means, said detent pin prepositioning said medium to said probe means and transferring said medium to said probe means upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having a magnetic recording surface arranged circularly on said medium around said aperture, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said magnetic surface, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a cantilever spring pivotally mounted on said device, and a detent pin mounted on the free end of said cantilever spring for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator placing the medium into said loading means, said detent pin prepositioning said medium to said probe means and transferring said medium to said probe means upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device set forth in claim 6 in further combination with means mounted on said device for restraining said detent pin from engagement with said probe means during a scanning operation.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
174 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having a magnetic recording surface arranged circularly on said medium around said aperture, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said magnetic surface, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a cantilever spring pivotally mounted on said device, a detent pin mounted on the free end of said cantilever spring for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator placing the medium into said loading means, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and transferring said medium to said problem means upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner, and a pressure pin mounted for movement axially of said detent pin and actuated upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner for transferring said medium from said detent pin to said probe means.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
174 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having a magnetic recording surface arranged circularly on said medium around said aperture, said device comprising a scanner, probe means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said magnetic surface, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a cantilever spring pivotally mounted on said device, a detent pin mounted on the free end of said cantilever spring for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator placing the medium into said loading means, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and transferring said medium to said problem means upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner, and a pressure pin mounted for movement axially of said detent pin and actuated upon relative movement of said loading means and said scanner for transferring said medium from said detent pin to said probe means.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having a magnetic recording surface arranged circularly on said medium around said aperture, said device comprising a scanner, problem means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said magnetic surface, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a door, a cantilever spring piVotally mounted between said door and said scanner and arranged for movement with said door, a detent pin mounted on the free end of said cantilever spring for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator placing the medium into said loading means, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and being axially aligned with said probe means during transfer of said medium to said probe means upon rotation of said door toward said scanner, and a spring biased pressure plate mounted for movement axially of said detent pin and actuated upon rotation of said door toward said scanner for transferring said medium from said detent pin to said probe means.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for scanning an apertured medium having a magnetic recording surface arranged circularly on said medium around said aperture, said device comprising a scanner, problem means extending from said scanner for positioning said medium relative to said scanner for scanning said magnetic surface, a loading means pivotally mounted on said device for receiving said medium from an operator and transferring said medium to said probe means, said loading means comprising a door, a cantilever spring piVotally mounted between said door and said scanner and arranged for movement with said door, a detent pin mounted on the free end of said cantilever spring for insertion into the aperture in said medium by the operator placing the medium into said loading means, said detent pin prepositioning said medium relative to said probe means and being axially aligned with said probe means during transfer of said medium to said probe means upon rotation of said door toward said scanner, and a spring biased pressure plate mounted for movement axially of said detent pin and actuated upon rotation of said door toward said scanner for transferring said medium from said detent pin to said probe means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device set forth in claim 9 in further combination with means mounted on said device for restraining said detent pin from engaging said probe means in door closed position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |