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US3658170A
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Document conveying means
Assignee: AVR Inc A CORP OF VA
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-04-25
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract Vertically and/or horizontally traveling conveyor belt and a pocket member for conveying documents, one of said belt and document conveyors having fixed thereto pile fabric and the other complementary hook fabric whereby the conveyor can be releasably secured to and separated from the belt when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 George Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G15/00; B65G15/30; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/02; B07C3/08; B07C3/082; B07C3/087; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
Document conveying means comprising a continuous belt having an outwardly facing surface, means for driving said belt, document carrying means for holding a document to be conveyed, pile fabric means fixed on either said document carrying means or the outwardly facing surface of said belt and complementary hook fabric means fixed on the other for enabling releasable securement of said document carrying means to said belt, means for bringing said document carrying means into contact and securement with said belt, and means for releasing and separating said document carrying means from said belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
Document conveying means comprising a continuous belt having an outwardly facing surface, means for driving said belt, document carrying means for holding a document to be conveyed, pile fabric means fixed on either said document carrying means or the outwardly facing surface of said belt and complementary hook fabric means fixed on the other for enabling releasable securement of said document carrying means to said belt, means for bringing said document carrying means into contact and securement with said belt, and means for releasing and separating said document carrying means from said belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The document conveying means of claim 1 wherein means are provided adjacent said belt to receive said document carrying means beneath its point of separation from the belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The document conveying means of claim 1 wherein said means for bringing said document carrying means into contact with said belt comprises conveyor means for bringing said document carrying means in juxtaposition with said belt, and means for pushing said document conveyor means into contact with said belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The document conveying means of claim 3 wherein said means for bringing said document carrying means into juxtaposition with said belt includes means for stopping the document carrying means in a juxtaposed position with said belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The document conveying means of claim 1 wherein said document carrying means is wider than said belt and wherein the means for separating said document carrying means from said belt comprises a stripper disposed on an angle inwardly on the side of the belt.
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) | 1975-04-25 | 1975-10-25 | 1976-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-25 | 1979-10-25 | 1980-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-25 | 1983-10-25 | 1984-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |