US3648023A
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Reading and/or writing device for record carriers in card form
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-25
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A card reader for magnetic and punched cards wherein after insertion of a card into a funnel a fence, rotatably journaled on a shaft and having a card reading head mounted thereon is pressed against the edge of the card. The reading head is therefore aligned with the card regardless of the cards alignment with respect to the funnel.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst Werner Bach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:08
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/06; G06K13/063; G06K7/00; G06K7/01; G06K7/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for reading and writing coded information on record carriers in card form wherein the record carrying material is aligned with an edge of a card, comprising a funnel for insertion of a card therethrough, a fence rotatably journaled and slideably mounted for movement in a direction perpendicular to an edge of a card inserted through the funnel and having a linear edge facing an edge of a card inserted through the funnel, a control disc for moving the edge of the fence toward and away from the edge of a card inserted through the funnel, a reading and writing head mounted on the fence and arranged at right angles thereto, and a follower roller having an axis of rotation and mounted for revolution at right angles to its axis of rotation to two locked positions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for reading and writing coded information on record carriers in card form wherein the record carrying material is aligned with an edge of a card, comprising a funnel for insertion of a card therethrough, a fence rotatably journaled and slideably mounted for movement in a direction perpendicular to an edge of a card inserted through the funnel and having a linear edge facing an edge of a card inserted through the funnel, a control disc for moving the edge of the fence toward and away from the edge of a card inserted through the funnel, a reading and writing head mounted on the fence and arranged at right angles thereto, and a follower roller having an axis of rotation and mounted for revolution at right angles to its axis of rotation to two locked positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control disc is provided with an angular slit on a side remote from the follower roller for rotating the follower roller and for moving the follower roller toward and away from the reading and writing head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control disc is provided with switching buttons on a side remote from the follower roller for rotating the follower roller and for moving the follower roller toward and away from the reading and writing head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the follower roller is resiliently journaled.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |