US3589808A
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Reproducing apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-02
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A continuous and automatic xerographic reproducing machine operable in any of several modes. The machine is adapted to create copy on sheet material of either of two sizes. A sheetconveying assembly then selectively directs the copy through the machine to an enlarged catch tray at a first output end remote from the sheet input end. In the alternative, the sheet material may be conveyed along an alternate path to a smaller catch tray at a second output end on a side of the machine remote from the first output end and the sheet input end.
Inventors
- 👤 George D Del Vecchio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:41
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6529; B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/58; B65H29/60; B65H45/00; B65H45/12; B65H45/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A sheet conveying assembly for a reproducing machine including support means on a first side of the conveying assembly to retain sheet material to be fed through the apparatus, image-forming means to create a reproduction on the sheet material fed through the assembly, a first sheet output station communicating with exterior of the apparatus on the side of the apparatus opposite the sheet support means, a second sheet output station communicating with exterior of the apparatus on the side of the apparatus remote from said first sheet output station and said sheet support means, a first sheet feed path along which sheet material moves from said first support means through the apparatus past the imageforming means to said first sheet output station, a second sheet feed path along which sheet material moves from the support means through the apparatus to said second sheet output station, said first and second sheet feed paths having a common extent from said sheet feed means to beyond said imageforming means, and means to selectively direct sheet material along said first or second sheet feed path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A sheet conveying assembly for a reproducing machine including support means on a first side of the conveying assembly to retain sheet material to be fed through the apparatus, image-forming means to create a reproduction on the sheet material fed through the assembly, a first sheet output station communicating with exterior of the apparatus on the side of the apparatus opposite the sheet support means, a second sheet output station communicating with exterior of the apparatus on the side of the apparatus remote from said first sheet output station and said sheet support means, a first sheet feed path along which sheet material moves from said first support means through the apparatus past the imageforming means to said first sheet output station, a second sheet feed path along which sheet material moves from the support means through the apparatus to said second sheet output station, said first and second sheet feed paths having a common extent from said sheet feed means to beyond said imageforming means, and means to selectively direct sheet material along said first or second sheet feed path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein sheet support means includes a first tray for the retention of sheet material of a first characteristic and a second support tray for the retention of sheet material of a second characteristic and further including means to selectively position said first or second sheet support means to permit the feeding of sheet material therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 and further including a document-handling station on the side of the apparatus with said first sheet output station, said document-handling apparatus including means to receive and move the document past an exposure station and also including a document catch tray for receiving the document after its exposure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said second sheet feed path includes an upwardly directed portion followed by a horizontally disposed portion and means to turn the documents 90* while at said horizontal portion to feed the turned document to said second sheet output station.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
164 words
Xerographic reproducing apparatus including copy sheet support trays adapted to retain a plurality of stacks of sheet material of diverse characteristics adjacent one side of the apparatus, a first sheet feed path to move sheet material from one of said support trays past an image-forming means to a juncture area, means to move a preselected tray into operative proximity to input end of said first sheet feed path for the moving of sheet material therealong, a second sheet feed path extending from said juncture area to a primary copy catch tray on a side of the apparatus opposite said sheet support station, a third sheet feed path extending from said juncture, means to turn sheet material fed along said sheet feed path toward a side of the apparatus remote from said first and second mentioned sides and a supplemental catch tray at the output end of said third sheet feed path for the reception of sheet material fed along said third sheet feed path.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
164 words
Xerographic reproducing apparatus including copy sheet support trays adapted to retain a plurality of stacks of sheet material of diverse characteristics adjacent one side of the apparatus, a first sheet feed path to move sheet material from one of said support trays past an image-forming means to a juncture area, means to move a preselected tray into operative proximity to input end of said first sheet feed path for the moving of sheet material therealong, a second sheet feed path extending from said juncture area to a primary copy catch tray on a side of the apparatus opposite said sheet support station, a third sheet feed path extending from said juncture, means to turn sheet material fed along said sheet feed path toward a side of the apparatus remote from said first and second mentioned sides and a supplemental catch tray at the output end of said third sheet feed path for the reception of sheet material fed along said third sheet feed path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 5 and further including a selectively operable sheet directing member adjacent said juncture area to direct sheet material along said second or third sheet feed path.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |