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US3586229A
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Method and apparatus for feeding webs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-18
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-07-18
Abstract
Abstract Inclining the axis of rotatable rollers which sandwich the edges of a web being fed therebetween to exert tension on the web as it moves between the rollers such that the center line of the inclined rollers extends outwardly of the web edge in a direction of the web feed.
Inventors
- 👤 Masayuki Kamada
- 👤 Yoshiaki Tamura
- 👤 Akiwo Takanami
- 👤 Akira Ikeda
- 👤 Kinichi Araki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H23/00; B65H23/02; G; G03; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/003; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/13; B65H2701/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for feeding a thin, pliant web along a section of determinate length comprising plural sets of paired rollers arranged at spaced intervals along both edges of said web, said sets of paired rollers sandwiching the edges of said web between the pairs of rollers and providing the sole support of said web along said section and means inclining the axis of one roller of each pair with respect to the other of said pair, outwardly from the edge of said web in the direction of feed to urge the edges of the web outwardly and thus provide lateral tension to the web during feeding.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for feeding a thin, pliant web along a section of determinate length comprising plural sets of paired rollers arranged at spaced intervals along both edges of said web, said sets of paired rollers sandwiching the edges of said web between the pairs of rollers and providing the sole support of said web along said section and means inclining the axis of one roller of each pair with respect to the other of said pair, outwardly from the edge of said web in the direction of feed to urge the edges of the web outwardly and thus provide lateral tension to the web during feeding.
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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |