US3638776A
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Stenographic machine with collapsible paper web holders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-30
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A stenographic machine with collapsible paper web holders that reduces the overall height of the secretarial machine by about 1 1/2 inches and reduces the height of the court reporter model by about 2 1/2 to 3 inches. This permits the improved stenographic machine to be carried in a casing of considerably less width than is now possible with the standard stenographic machine. Novel means is provided for mounting the improved stenographic machine on a tripod support, the actual connection between the machine and the support being made at one side of the collapsible paper web holders so as not to interfere with these holders when they are enlarged for holding the paper web.
Inventors
- 👤 Ben C Ridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:58
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
In a stenographic machine: a. a baseplate having a channel-shaped portion opening out to the undersurface of the plate; b. a first paper web holder having a first U-shaped frame secured to the web part of the channel-shaped portion; and having foldable sidewalls and a bottom, the bottom and sidewalls being received within the channel-shaped portion when the sidewalls are folded into their collapsed position; c. a second paper web holder having a second U-shaped frame lying substantially in the same plane as said first U-shaped frame and being slidably mounted within the channel-shaped portion, said second holder having foldable sidewalls and a bottom that constitute a continuation of the sidewalls and bottom of said first holder when said second holder is moved into its extended position, the bottom and sidewalls of the second holder being received within the channel-shaped portion of said baseplate when said second holder is slid so as to be received within the channel-shaped portion of said baseplate and the sidewalls of the second holder are folded into their collapsed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a stenographic machine: a. a baseplate having a channel-shaped portion opening out to the undersurface of the plate; b. a first paper web holder having a first U-shaped frame secured to the web part of the channel-shaped portion; and having foldable sidewalls and a bottom, the bottom and sidewalls being received within the channel-shaped portion when the sidewalls are folded into their collapsed position; c. a second paper web holder having a second U-shaped frame lying substantially in the same plane as said first U-shaped frame and being slidably mounted within the channel-shaped portion, said second holder having foldable sidewalls and a bottom that constitute a continuation of the sidewalls and bottom of said first holder when said second holder is moved into its extended position, the bottom and sidewalls of the second holder being received within the channel-shaped portion of said baseplate when said second holder is slid so as to be received within the channel-shaped portion of said baseplate and the sidewalls of the second holder are folded into their collapsed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a stenographic machine: a. a baseplate having a shallow recess opening out to the under surface of the baseplate; b. a stationary paper web holder having foldable sidewalls, rear end wall and bottom, received within said recess when said walls and the bottom are folded into their collapsed position, said holder being secured to the baseplate; and c. a slidable paper web holder having foldable sidewalls, front end wall and bottom, said slidable holder being slidably mounted in said recess with respect to the stationary holder, said slidable holder, when in inoperative position, substantially enclosing the stationary holder, and located within said recess; d. the sidewalls and the bottoms of said holders, when said holders are in extended position, being aligned to form a continuous paper holder from the rear end of the stationary holder to the front end of the slidable holder; e. said holders projecting below the underside of the baseplate when in extended operable position, and occupying only said recess, when in folded position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a stenographic machine: a. a baseplate having a shallow recess opening out to the under surface of the baseplate; b. a stationary paper web holder having foldable sidewalls, rear end wall and bottom, received within said recess when said walls and the bottom are folded into their collapsed position, said holder being secured to the baseplate; and c. a slidable paper web holder having foldable sidewalls, front end wall and bottom, said slidable holder being slidably mounted in said recess with respect to the stationary holder, said slidable holder, when in inoperative position, substantially enclosing the stationary holder, and located within said recess; d. the sidewalls and the bottoms of said holders, when said holders are in extended position, being aligned to form a continuous paper holder from the rear end of the stationary holder to the front end of the slidable holder; e. said holders projecting below the underside of the baseplate when in extended operable position, and occupying only said recess, when in folded 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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |