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US3662682A
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Replaceable cartridge type of inking apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-12
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An ink marking system for moving surfaces having an ink component from which a continuous flow of fast drying ink is obtained for prolonged periods of time without recharging. Recharging is accomplished by replacement of an ink storage container having a foam-like filler in wiping contact with an ink transfer roller. The transfer roller is mounted within a housing from which the ink storage container projects releasably clamped in an operative position.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred A Marozzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:48
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F31/00; B41F31/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In combination with a marking device imprinting a moving surface in contact therewith, apparatus for applying ink to the marking device comprising a housing having an opening therein, a transfer roller rotatably mounted within the housing and projecting through said opening into contact with the marking device, ink storage means projecting from said housing in an operative position contacting said transfer roller, means mounted by the housing for holding said ink storage means in said operative position substantially sealing ink therein, said holding means including a clamp element, means slidably mounting the clamp element on the housing for engagement with the ink storage means, said housing having a positioning slot through which the ink storage means projects in radial relation to the transfer roller, and means for releasably locking the clamp element to the housing overlapping said slot while in engagement with the ink storage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In combination with a marking device imprinting a moving surface in contact therewith, apparatus for applying ink to the marking device comprising a housing having an opening therein, a transfer roller rotatably mounted within the housing and projecting through said opening into contact with the marking device, ink storage means projecting from said housing in an operative position contacting said transfer roller, means mounted by the housing for holding said ink storage means in said operative position substantially sealing ink therein, said holding means including a clamp element, means slidably mounting the clamp element on the housing for engagement with the ink storage means, said housing having a positioning slot through which the ink storage means projects in radial relation to the transfer roller, and means for releasably locking the clamp element to the housing overlapping said slot while in engagement with the ink storage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said ink storage means includes an elongated container having a closed end and an open end, and an absorbent material in said container projecting from said open end in contact with said transfer roller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 2 including wiper means in engagement with the transfer roller between the opening in the housing and the open end of the elongated container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said ink storage means further includes means spacing the absorbent material from the closed end to form a reservoir chamber for ink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 4 including wiper means in engagement with the transfer roller between the opening in the housing and the open end of the elongated container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
127 words
An ink supply device for printing devices comprising a housing having an opening therein, a transfer roller rotatably mounted within the housing and projecting through said opening, ink storage means projecting from said housing in radial relation to the transfer roller, means mounted by the housing for holding the ink storage means in engagement with the transfer roller substantially sealing ink therein, said holding means including a clamp element, means slidably mounting the clamp element on the housing for engagement with the ink storage means, said housing having a positioning slot through which the ink storage means projects in radial relation to the transfer roller, and means for releasably locking the clamp element to the housing overlapping said slot while in engagement with the ink storage means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
127 words
An ink supply device for printing devices comprising a housing having an opening therein, a transfer roller rotatably mounted within the housing and projecting through said opening, ink storage means projecting from said housing in radial relation to the transfer roller, means mounted by the housing for holding the ink storage means in engagement with the transfer roller substantially sealing ink therein, said holding means including a clamp element, means slidably mounting the clamp element on the housing for engagement with the ink storage means, said housing having a positioning slot through which the ink storage means projects in radial relation to the transfer roller, and means for releasably locking the clamp element to the housing overlapping said slot while in engagement with the ink storage means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said ink storage means includes an elongated container having a closed end and an open end, and an absorbent material in said container projecting from said open end in contact with said transfer roller.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The comBination of claim 7 including wiper means in engagement with the transfer roller between the opening in the housing and the open end of the elongated container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said ink storage means further includes means spacing the absorbent material from the closed end to form a reservoir chamber for ink.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 9 including wiper means in engagement with the transfer roller between the opening in the housing and the open end of the elongated container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
92 words
An ink supply for marking devices comprising a housing having an opening therein, ink transfer means mounted within the housing and projecting through said opening, an elongated container having an open end enclosed within the housing and a closed end projecting from the housing, an absorbent filler disposed within the container, and clamp means holding the container in a position with the ink transfer means projecting into the open end of the container for engagement with the filler to maintain the same under compression thereby substantially sealing ink stored within the container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
An ink supply for marking devices comprising a housing having an opening therein, ink transfer means mounted within the housing and projecting through said opening, an elongated container having an open end enclosed within the housing and a closed end projecting from the housing, an absorbent filler disposed within the container, and clamp means holding the container in a position with the ink transfer means projecting into the open end of the container for engagement with the filler to maintain the same under compression thereby substantially sealing ink stored within the container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 11 including means spacing the filler from the closed end of the container to form an ink storing chamber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination of claim 11 wherein said clamp means includes a clamp element, means slidably mounting the clamp element on the housing for engagement with the container, said housing having a positioning slot through which the container projects and means for releasably locking the clamp element to the housing overlapping said slot while in engagement with the container.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |