US3633803A
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Method and appliance for recording information stored on punched cards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-04
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-06-04
Abstract
Abstract The appliance consists of a storage tray spaced to one side and slightly above a punch table. From a stack of cards on the tray the top card is moved through a first passage on to the punch or marked then moved through a lower passage to the bottom of the cards on the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Claude Kourganoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:35
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An appliance for recording information stored on a stack of master cards, comprising: means for holding said stack; a presentation table; a first passage extending from one side of said stack-holding means to said presentation table; and a second passage extending from said presentation table to the other side of said stack holding means, whereby when a plurality of master cards stacked in a predetermined order are held in said stackholding means, the card adjacent said one side can be moved through said first passage means to said presentation table and subsequently moved from said presentation table through said second passage means to the position in said holding means adjacent said other side of said stack to thereby maintain said master cards in said predetermined order.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An appliance for recording information stored on a stack of master cards, comprising: means for holding said stack; a presentation table; a first passage extending from one side of said stack-holding means to said presentation table; and a second passage extending from said presentation table to the other side of said stack holding means, whereby when a plurality of master cards stacked in a predetermined order are held in said stackholding means, the card adjacent said one side can be moved through said first passage means to said presentation table and subsequently moved from said presentation table through said second passage means to the position in said holding means adjacent said other side of said stack to thereby maintain said master cards in said predetermined order.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The appliance of claim 3, wherein said stack-holding means is for holding a plurality of substantially vertically stacked substantially horizontal cards, said stack-holding means is horizontally offset from said presentation table; and said one side of said stack holding means is above said presentation table, whereby the top master card is moved off said stack through said first passage to said presentation table and a master card moved off said presentation table through said second passage becomes the bottom master card in said stack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The appliance of claim 4, wherein said stack-holding means includes a partition separating it from said presentation table, and said first passage is defined by a downwardly sloping slide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The appliance of claim 4, wherein said partition is provided with an elongated groove adjacent its top for permitting movement of cards off the top of said stack one at a time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The appliance of claim 4, wherein said stack-holding means includes a partition separating it from said presentation table, and said secoNd passage is defined by an elongated slit in the bottom of said partition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The appliance of claim 6, wherein said second passage is defined by an elongated slit in the bottom of said partition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The appliance of claim 7, wherein said second passage means comprises an upwardly sloping slide on the opposite side of said partition from said presentation table and terminating at the bottom of said stack-holding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The appliance of claim 8, wherein said second passage means comprises an upwardly sloping slide on the opposite side of said partition from said presentation table and terminating at the bottom of said stack-holding means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The appliance of claim 4, further comprising a second card holding means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The appliance of claim 4, further comprising means for holding an elongated pointed instrument.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The appliance of claim 10, further comprising a second card holding means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The appliance of claim 10, further comprising means for holding an elongated pointed instrument.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |