US3633727A
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Device for feeding book pads to a trimming machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-20
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for feeding book pads to a trimming machine in which a book pad is conveyed horizontally, while maintained in a vertical position, to an alignment angle means which clamps the book pad and transports same to a trimming machine by means of a sled and track arrangement. During transport, the book is rotated to a horizontal position by means of a swing axle associated with the angle alignment means.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Brenner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:55
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C19/00; B42C19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
Device for feeding book pads into a trimming machine which device comprises, in combination: a. conveyor means for conveying said book pads in a vertical position and along a linear direction, b. alignment angle means cooperating with said conveyor means for receiving and holding said vertical book pads from said conveyor means along said linear direction, c. clamping means for clamping said vertical book pads against said alignment angle means, and d. guide means cooperating with said alignment angle means for conveying and guiding said alignment angle means into said trimming machine along said linear direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
Device for feeding book pads into a trimming machine which device comprises, in combination: a. conveyor means for conveying said book pads in a vertical position and along a linear direction, b. alignment angle means cooperating with said conveyor means for receiving and holding said vertical book pads from said conveyor means along said linear direction, c. clamping means for clamping said vertical book pads against said alignment angle means, and d. guide means cooperating with said alignment angle means for conveying and guiding said alignment angle means into said trimming machine along said linear direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Device as set forth in claim 1 in which said alignment means comprises a perpendicular plate means and a horizontal plate means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Device as set forth in claim 1 in which said clamping means comprises a horizontal axle means, a feeding surface means pivotally connected at one end to said horizontal axle means and a resilient means secured to the other end of said feeding surface means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
Device as set forth in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises: a. transport means adapted for transporting said alignment angle means, b. track means adapted for guiding said transport means to said trimming machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
Device as set forth in claim 4 further comprising followup control means which comprises a guide curve means and a roller means secured to said alignment angle means, said roller means being adapted to contact said guide curve means for pivoting said alignment angle means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
Device as set forth in claim 4 further comprising a horizontal swing axle means adapted to move said transport means into a horizontal position during forward movement of said transport means along said track means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein both said plate means have free edges which are within the edges of the vertical book pads clamped therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said feeding surface means and said horizontal axle means are secured to a slide means adapted to permit the vertical adjustment of the position of said feeding surface means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
Device for feeding book pads which device comprises in combination: b. means for receiving said vertical book pads from said positioning means, c. means for clamping said vertical book pads against said receiving means, d. means for guiding said receiving means, and e. means for rotating said receiving means for positioning said vertical book pads in a horizontal position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
Device for feeding book pads which device comprises in combination: b. means for receiving said vertical book pads from said positioning means, c. means for clamping said vertical book pads against said receiving means, d. means for guiding said receiving means, and e. means for rotating said receiving means for positioning said vertical book pads in a horizontal position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
Device as set forth in claim 9 wherein said receiving means comprises: a. a perpendicular plate means, and b. a horizontal plate means adjacent said perpendicular plate means. a. means for positioning said book pads in a vertical 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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |