US3612684A
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Adapter for a copying machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-13
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-05-13
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for use with a copying machine of known type includes a multilayer plate receivable in a window in the machine. A lower face of the plate has first markings visible therefrom which are directed toward the copying mechanism in the machine. The plate has an opening therein for inserting into the adapter a card having second markings thereon identifying a particular subject. Preferably, the adapter includes a door for covering the opening and a counter which presents a number to the copying mechanism during operation of the machine. The counter is operatively associated with the machine in such a way that after one set of copies are made, the counter is advanced to present a succeeding number to the copying mechanism before the next set of copies are made. With this adapter, each copy of a predetermined number of copies made by the machine will have the first and second markings thereon and, if desired, a serial number presented by the counter.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Jones
- 👤 Joseph P Clancy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:21
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6207; G03B27/6242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine of the type wherein information to be copied is placed over a window portion in the machine, said adapter being associated with the window portion and including a plate having a transparent portion, an overlay portion and a mask situated between said transparent portion and said overlay portion and containing printed matter and blank spaces which are visible from a lower face of said plate through said transparent portion and which are directed through the window portion toward a copying mechanism within the machine, said plate being formed with a space therein for receiving a card having information thereon whereby the copies made by the copying machine will contain both said printed matter and blank spaces visible from said lower face and said information contained on said card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine of the type wherein information to be copied is placed over a window portion in the machine, said adapter being associated with the window portion and including a plate having a transparent portion, an overlay portion and a mask situated between said transparent portion and said overlay portion and containing printed matter and blank spaces which are visible from a lower face of said plate through said transparent portion and which are directed through the window portion toward a copying mechanism within the machine, said plate being formed with a space therein for receiving a card having information thereon whereby the copies made by the copying machine will contain both said printed matter and blank spaces visible from said lower face and said information contained on said card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine of the type wherein information to be copied is placed over a window portion in the machine, said adapter being associated with the window portion and including a plate having a transparent portion and a overlay portion and having first information visible from a lower face, which information is directed through the window portion toward a copying mechanism within the machine, said overlay portion having an opening for receiving a card having second information thereon which will be visible from said lower face of said plate through said transparent portion whereby the copies made by the copying machine will contain both said first information visible from said lower face and said second information contained on said card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine of the type wherein information to be copied is placed over a window portion in the machine, said adapter being associated with the window portion and including a plate having a transparent portion and a overlay portion and having first information visible from a lower face, which information is directed through the window portion toward a copying mechanism within the machine, said overlay portion having an opening for receiving a card having second information thereon which will be visible from said lower face of said plate through said transparent portion whereby the copies made by the copying machine will contain both said first information visible from said lower face and said second information contained on said card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
An adapter according to claim 7 in which said door has an elongated handle member which extends outwardly from said door and said handle member is connected by a hinge assembly to said upper plate portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
An adapter according to claim 2 in which said plate has a slot therein at a predetermined juxtaposed position with respect to said first information, and a meter is mounted on said plate above said slot for presenting an identifying marking to the copying mechanism of the copying machine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An adapter according to claim 4 in which said meter includes means for presenting serial numbers at said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
An adapter according to claim 5 in which the copying machine and said meter are operated electrically and said meter is connected to the copying machine in such a way that, after the machine produces said predetermined number of copies, said meter is advanced to the next succeeding serial number.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine of the type wherein information to be copied is placed over a window portion in the machine, said adapter being associated with the window portion and including a plate having an upper plate portion and a lower plate portion and having first information visible from a lower face of said plate, which information is directed through the window portion toward a copying mechanism within the machine said upper plate portion having a space therein for receiving a card having second information thereon and including a door which is situated in said space and which can be raised to permit insertion of said card into said adapter, whereby the copies made by the copying machine will contain both said first information visible from said lower face and said second information contained on said card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine of the type wherein information to be copied is placed over a window portion in the machine, said adapter being associated with the window portion and including a plate having an upper plate portion and a lower plate portion and having first information visible from a lower face of said plate, which information is directed through the window portion toward a copying mechanism within the machine said upper plate portion having a space therein for receiving a card having second information thereon and including a door which is situated in said space and which can be raised to permit insertion of said card into said adapter, whereby the copies made by the copying machine will contain both said first information visible from said lower face and said second information contained on said card.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
189 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine for producing a predetermined number of individualized copies of a form which contains printed matter, blank spaces for insertion of required information, and identifying information relating to a particular subject to which the form pertains, the copying machine being of a type which wherein information to be copied is placed over a window in the machine, said adapter comprising a plate which is positioned over the window and which has a form with printed matter and blank spaces for insertion of required information visible from the lower face of said plate, said form being of a size which is less than the copying area of the window so that space is available for positioning additional information in the copying area of the window, said plate having an opening therein which is in a predetermined juxtaposed position relative to said printed matter on said form and which is accessible from the backface of said plate for receiving an identification card having identifying information thereon, and said plate having a transparent portion extending across said opening adjacent said lower face of said plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
189 words
An adapter for use with a copying machine for producing a predetermined number of individualized copies of a form which contains printed matter, blank spaces for insertion of required information, and identifying information relating to a particular subject to which the form pertains, the copying machine being of a type which wherein information to be copied is placed over a window in the machine, said adapter comprising a plate which is positioned over the window and which has a form with printed matter and blank spaces for insertion of required information visible from the lower face of said plate, said form being of a size which is less than the copying area of the window so that space is available for positioning additional information in the copying area of the window, said plate having an opening therein which is in a predetermined juxtaposed position relative to said printed matter on said form and which is accessible from the backface of said plate for receiving an identification card having identifying information thereon, and said plate having a transparent portion extending across said opening adjacent said lower face of said plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
An adapter according to claim 8 including a slot in said plate which is in a predetermined juxtaposed position relative to said printed matter on said form, and means mounted on said plate and visible through said slot from the lower face of said plate for presenting an individual marking to the copying mechanism of the copying machine each time one of said individualized copies is made.
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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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |