US3651933A
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Copy sheet package
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1969-07-03
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1989-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A unitary tray for storing and dispensing a stack of sheets comprising a blank having a base portion, a lateral side flap portion, and a lateral end flap portion, said side flap and end flap portion being scored to induce folding along parallel lines and having an adhesive thereon to form rectangular support elements on the end and one side of a stack of sheets to be fed, said side support element having secured thereto a plurality of friction pad elements to enable feeding sheets one at a time without skewing. A wrapper enclosing the tray and stack of sheets to form a package.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H1/00; B65H1/26; B65H1/266; B65H1/04; B65H3/00; B65H3/02; B65H3/06; B65H2511/00; B65H2511/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An improved package for a stack of reduced size sheets for a copier machine having a predetermined sheet feed path normally associated with a larger size stack of sheets comprising a unitary tray member having a base portion, a lateral portion, and an end portion, said portions defining bottom, side and end support means for a stack of sheets to be fed, said side and end portions being arranged at right angles and each comprising a hollow spacing element extending laterally from a side and an end of said base portion, respectively, said stack being coextensive with said base portion, friction means on one of said spacing elements contacting one edge of the stack of sheets to enable feeding of the stack of sheets one at a time without skewing, and a wrapper enclosiNg the unitary tray member and stack of sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An improved package for a stack of reduced size sheets for a copier machine having a predetermined sheet feed path normally associated with a larger size stack of sheets comprising a unitary tray member having a base portion, a lateral portion, and an end portion, said portions defining bottom, side and end support means for a stack of sheets to be fed, said side and end portions being arranged at right angles and each comprising a hollow spacing element extending laterally from a side and an end of said base portion, respectively, said stack being coextensive with said base portion, friction means on one of said spacing elements contacting one edge of the stack of sheets to enable feeding of the stack of sheets one at a time without skewing, and a wrapper enclosiNg the unitary tray member and stack of sheets.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |