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US3658323A
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Print receiving tray design
Assignee: GAF Corp
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1972-04-25
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract The prints discharged from a reprographic machine are guided by and stacked on a substantially horizontal arm that is located somewhat above the longitudinal center of an inclined print receiving tray. The arm consists of a tubular inner member extending from the center of a box-like base member, and a rodlike outer member telescoped in the tubular member for longitudinal adjustment. The rod-like member is provided with a flattened upstanding stop for the sheets, and is secured in adjusted position by a thumbscrew in the under-wall of the tubular member. The outer end of the tray is open, and the tray may be provided with an auxiliary sheet guide member on the floor of the tray, having upstanding end walls that are spaced with respect to each other to accept sheets of different widths less than that of the side walls of the tray itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Matwey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:14
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F13/00; B41F13/54; B41F13/70; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An improved print receiving device for reprographic machines, including a tray carried by said machine having side walls and an open outer end, and an arm extending outwardly from the machine above the center of said tray between said side walls, said arm having a stop at the outer end thereof for holding prints received by said arm from the machine in a substantially vertical stack with the aid of said tray side walls, whereby prints tending to curl are prevented from undesirable rolling or twisting by the device the improvement comprising an elongated member carried by a horizontal elongated box-like base member having end walls adapted to be mounted on and between the side wall panels of the cabinet of the machine, directly under print discharge rolls from which the prints exit from such machine, and said tray comprises horizontal wings extending outwardly from the side walls thereof, which tray side walls are also adapted to be mounted on and between said side wall panels below said arm, and adjacent the inner ends thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An improved print receiving device for reprographic machines, including a tray carried by said machine having side walls and an open outer end, and an arm extending outwardly from the machine above the center of said tray between said side walls, said arm having a stop at the outer end thereof for holding prints received by said arm from the machine in a substantially vertical stack with the aid of said tray side walls, whereby prints tending to curl are prevented from undesirable rolling or twisting by the device the improvement comprising an elongated member carried by a horizontal elongated box-like base member having end walls adapted to be mounted on and between the side wall panels of the cabinet of the machine, directly under print discharge rolls from which the prints exit from such machine, and said tray comprises horizontal wings extending outwardly from the side walls thereof, which tray side walls are also adapted to be mounted on and between said side wall panels below said arm, and adjacent the inner ends thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The invention as defined by claim 1, in which said arm consists of an inner tubular member, a rod-like outer member telescoped in said tubular member and having a flattened upturned flange constituting said stop, and a thumbscrew threaded to the under wall of said tubular member for securing said rod-like member with said stop in a desired position which depends upon the length of the prints held thereby.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention as defined by claim 2, including an auxiliary tray member removably mounted on the floor of said tray, said member having elevated substantially horizontal lateral portions provided with upturned flanges constituting side walls for guiding prints that are more narrow in width than that of the side walls of the tray itself.
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 |