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Apparatus for printing indicia on a series of documents
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1969-09-26
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1989-09-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is disclosed for disposing indicia on a plurality of documents as they are moved through the apparatus. The apparatus includes a feed path along which the plurality of documents are moved one at a time, a printing member for placing indicia on the documents as they are fed along the feed path, and a backup member movable from a first, retracted position in response to the passage of a document to a second engaging position in which the backup member serves to support the document as suitable indicia are placed thereon by the printing member.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Wiegert
- 👤 Casimir Nawrocki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:16
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41K; B41K3/00; B41K3/02; B41K3/12; B41K3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S101/00; Y10S101/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
Apparatus for printing indicia on a flexible document of the kind provided with first and second portions, said apparatus comprising: means for engaging the first portion of such a document and for advancing a document so engaged along a predetermined path; means for printing indicia on the second portion of an engaged document; means for supporting said printing means at a location spaced from said predetermined path; means for contacting and urging the second portion of an engaged document into abutment against said printing means; and means for mounting said contacting and urging means for movement from a first position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed in said predetermined path and spaced from said printing means, to a second position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed adjacent said printing means, and in a manner such that said contacting and urging means will be moved from said first position to said second position by an engaged document advancing along said predetermined path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
Apparatus for printing indicia on a flexible document of the kind provided with first and second portions, said apparatus comprising: means for engaging the first portion of such a document and for advancing a document so engaged along a predetermined path; means for printing indicia on the second portion of an engaged document; means for supporting said printing means at a location spaced from said predetermined path; means for contacting and urging the second portion of an engaged document into abutment against said printing means; and means for mounting said contacting and urging means for movement from a first position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed in said predetermined path and spaced from said printing means, to a second position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed adjacent said printing means, and in a manner such that said contacting and urging means will be moved from said first position to said second position by an engaged document advancing along said predetermined path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said engaging and advancing means includes: a pair of belts; and means for supporting said pair of belts for movement of respective, successive portions thereof into contiguous relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said contacting and urging means includes: means for guiding the second portion of an engaged document into abutment against said printing means, and wherein said mounting means includes: means for supporting said guiding means for movement along said predetermined path from said first position to said second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
202 words
Apparatus for printing indicia on a flexible document of the kind provided with first and second portions disposed in spaced relation and with a third portion disposed between the first and second portions, said apparatus comprising: first and second means, disposed in spaced relation, for respectively engaging the first and second portions of such a document and for advancing a document so engaged along a predetermined path; means for printing indicia on the third portion of an engaged document; means for supporting said printing means at a location spaced from said predetermined path; means for contacting and urging the third portion of an engaged document out of said predetermined path and into abutment against said printing means; and means for mounting said contacting and urging means for movement from a first position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed in said predetermined path and spaced from said printing means, to a second position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed in said predetermined path and adjacent said printing means, and in a manner such that said contacting and urging means will be moved from said first position to said second position by an engaged document advancing along said predetermined path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
202 words
Apparatus for printing indicia on a flexible document of the kind provided with first and second portions disposed in spaced relation and with a third portion disposed between the first and second portions, said apparatus comprising: first and second means, disposed in spaced relation, for respectively engaging the first and second portions of such a document and for advancing a document so engaged along a predetermined path; means for printing indicia on the third portion of an engaged document; means for supporting said printing means at a location spaced from said predetermined path; means for contacting and urging the third portion of an engaged document out of said predetermined path and into abutment against said printing means; and means for mounting said contacting and urging means for movement from a first position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed in said predetermined path and spaced from said printing means, to a second position, wherein said contacting and urging means is disposed in said predetermined path and adjacent said printing means, and in a manner such that said contacting and urging means will be moved from said first position to said second position by an engaged document advancing along said predetermined path.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said contacting and urging means includes: mEans defining a curving surface for guiding the third portion of an engaged document out of said predetermined path and into abutment against said printing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein said mounting means includes: means for supporting said curving surface defining means for movement along said predetermined path from said first position to said second position.
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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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |