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Ribbon-inking machine
Assignee: WESTATES SPACE ERA PRODUCTS
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Filing: 1969-10-27
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A ribbon-inking machine is disclosed for use in re-inking ribbons employed in various types of computers, accounting machines, printing machines and the like. The machine includes two winding rollers, each of which is also capable of serving as a supply roller, at least one inking roller, and control means for controlling the operation of the winding rollers. In use a roll of ribbon is located on one of the winding rollers and attached to the other of the winding rollers so as to extend past the inking roller or rollers used. As the machine operates the ribbon is wound from one of the winding rollers to the other and then back again, a number of times dependent upon the setting of the control means.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank R Anderson
- 👤 Albert J Castro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:27
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J31/00; B41J31/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism which comprises: movable mounting means for mounting two winding rollers, a winding roller rotatably held by each of said mounting means, a ribbon to be inked extending between said winding rollers and at least partially wound on one of said winding rollers, motor means for turning said winding rollers so that said ribbon can be wound from one of said winding rollers on to the other and vice versa; switch means mounted adjacent to each of said mounting means for controlling the operation of said motor means so that when said ribbon is wound on one of said winding rollers, the tension on said ribbon causes movement of the mounting means for the other of said rollers, actuating said switch means so as to cause actuation of said motor means in order to no longer wind said ribbon on said one of said winding rollers and to cause said ribbon to be wound on the other of said winding rollers; means for rotatable mounting an inking roller so that it is contacted by said ribbon as said ribbon passes between said winding rollers; an inking roller for applying inK located on said means for rotatably mounting an inking roller so that a ribbon passing between said winding rollers passes around said inking roller, said inking roller being capable of applying ink to said ribbon in an amount proportional to the contact with said ribbon, said means for mounting an inking roller being constructed so that said inking roller may be located in a plurality of different positions, the amount of contact of said ribbon with said inking roller being different in said different positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
277 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism which comprises: movable mounting means for mounting two winding rollers, a winding roller rotatably held by each of said mounting means, a ribbon to be inked extending between said winding rollers and at least partially wound on one of said winding rollers, motor means for turning said winding rollers so that said ribbon can be wound from one of said winding rollers on to the other and vice versa; switch means mounted adjacent to each of said mounting means for controlling the operation of said motor means so that when said ribbon is wound on one of said winding rollers, the tension on said ribbon causes movement of the mounting means for the other of said rollers, actuating said switch means so as to cause actuation of said motor means in order to no longer wind said ribbon on said one of said winding rollers and to cause said ribbon to be wound on the other of said winding rollers; means for rotatable mounting an inking roller so that it is contacted by said ribbon as said ribbon passes between said winding rollers; an inking roller for applying inK located on said means for rotatably mounting an inking roller so that a ribbon passing between said winding rollers passes around said inking roller, said inking roller being capable of applying ink to said ribbon in an amount proportional to the contact with said ribbon, said means for mounting an inking roller being constructed so that said inking roller may be located in a plurality of different positions, the amount of contact of said ribbon with said inking roller being different in said different positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said means for rotatable mounting an inking roller comprises slot means, said slot means having a plurality of extensions, said inking rollers being capable of being fitted within different of said extensions so as to be located in said different positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism as claimed in claim 1 including: means for mounting a second inking roller so that it is contacted by said ribbon passing between said winding rollers, a second inking roller for applying ink located on said means for mounting said second inking roller so that said ribbon passing between said winding rollers passes around both of said inking rollers, said second inking roller being capable of applying ink to said ribbon in an amount proportional to the contact with said ribbon, the amount of contact between said ribbon and both of said inking rollers being variable in accordance with the position of said first mentioned inking roller.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism as claimed in claim 3 wherein: said first-mentioned means for rotatably mounting an inking roller comprises slot means, said slot means having a plurality of extensions, said first mentioned inking roller being capable of being fitted within different of said extensions so as to be located in said different positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
232 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism which comprises: mounting means for mounting two winding rollers; a winding roller rotatably held by each of said mounting means; a ribbon to be inked extending between said winding rollers and at least partially wound on one of said winding rollers; motor means for turning said winding rollers so that a ribbon can be wound from one of said winding rollers on to the other and vice versa; control means responsive to tension on said ribbon for reversing the direction of ribbon travel between said winding unit so that when said ribbon becomes wound on one of said winding rollers, the direction of ribbon travel reverses to wind said ribbon on the other of said winding rollers; two separate means for rotatably mounting an inking roller; an inking roller for applying ink to said ribbon located on each of said means for rotatably mounting an inking roller so that said ribbon passes in contact with and around both of said inking rollers, said inking rollers being capable of applying ink to said ribbon in an amount proportional to the contact with said ribbon, one of said means for mounting being constructed so that the inking roller held thereby may be located in a plurality of different positions, said positions being such that the amount of contact of said ribbon with said inking rollers is different in said different positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
232 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism which comprises: mounting means for mounting two winding rollers; a winding roller rotatably held by each of said mounting means; a ribbon to be inked extending between said winding rollers and at least partially wound on one of said winding rollers; motor means for turning said winding rollers so that a ribbon can be wound from one of said winding rollers on to the other and vice versa; control means responsive to tension on said ribbon for reversing the direction of ribbon travel between said winding unit so that when said ribbon becomes wound on one of said winding rollers, the direction of ribbon travel reverses to wind said ribbon on the other of said winding rollers; two separate means for rotatably mounting an inking roller; an inking roller for applying ink to said ribbon located on each of said means for rotatably mounting an inking roller so that said ribbon passes in contact with and around both of said inking rollers, said inking rollers being capable of applying ink to said ribbon in an amount proportional to the contact with said ribbon, one of said means for mounting being constructed so that the inking roller held thereby may be located in a plurality of different positions, said positions being such that the amount of contact of said ribbon with said inking rollers is different in said different positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
A ribbon-inking mechanism as claimed in claim 5 wherein: said one of said means for rotatably mounting an inking roller comprises slot means, said slot means having a plurality of extensions, said inking roller held by said one of said means for rotatably mounting being capable of being fitted within different of said extensions so as to be located in said different positions.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |