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US3645371A
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Printing means for sorting and routing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-26
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1989-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A printing means of a type adapted to simultaneously print ordinary legible indicia and corresponding magnetic ink characters upon a label in which the activating for magnetic character operation is made by the presence of a label in a particular location upon a platen, whereby an electrical circuit is closed through a predetermined opening in said label.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Jovis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:30
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/44; B41J3/50; G; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A writing machine comprising first means to print a line of information in normal type upon a label, second means to print simultaneously a line of corresponding information in magnetic ink type; said machine having an electrically conductive platen, a first normally inked ribbon and a second ribbon carrying ink with magnetic parTicles therein; said first and second means being mounted upon common type bars actuated by a single set of keys; said first ribbon having a relatively fixed position with respect to said type bar, said second ribbon having electrically operated third means shifting said second ribbon into and out of active position with respect to said second means; and an electrically conductive finger selectively contacting said platen in the absence of said label to complete a circuit to said third means, whereby said third means is activated to shift said second ribbon to operative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A writing machine comprising first means to print a line of information in normal type upon a label, second means to print simultaneously a line of corresponding information in magnetic ink type; said machine having an electrically conductive platen, a first normally inked ribbon and a second ribbon carrying ink with magnetic parTicles therein; said first and second means being mounted upon common type bars actuated by a single set of keys; said first ribbon having a relatively fixed position with respect to said type bar, said second ribbon having electrically operated third means shifting said second ribbon into and out of active position with respect to said second means; and an electrically conductive finger selectively contacting said platen in the absence of said label to complete a circuit to said third means, whereby said third means is activated to shift said second ribbon to operative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1 in combination with a label having a through opening therein in predetermined location, positioning of said label in position for the reception of magnetic ink characters serving to align said opening with said electrically conductive finger, whereby said finger may communicate with said electrically conductive platen disposed therebeneath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, said third means including an electrically operated solenoid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, said machine including advancement means for advancing said first ribbon along the principal axis thereof, said third means including clutch means interconnecting said third means to said advancement means when in the active position thereof.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |