US3685819A
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Sheet distributing device
Assignee: AB Dick Co
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Filing: 1971-03-17
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1991-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for distributing sheets of paper and the like including sheet conveying means and a movable deflector to direct the sheets from the conveying means into a receiving device. Drive means are also provided to move the conveying means and the deflector to convey the sheets to the receiving device. Counting means for controlling the count going to each pocket of a multiple pocket receiving device.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz A Deutsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H39/00; B65H39/10; B65H39/115; B65H2404/00; B65H2404/20; B65H2404/26; B65H2404/261; B65H2404/2613
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A sheet distributing device comprising: sheet conveying means for transporting individual sheets in a first path of established length; a traveling carriage movable substantially along said first path; sheet deflector means separate from said sheet conveying means for diverting sheets from said first path into a path divergent from said first path; said carriage including means for moving said sheet deflector means along said first path into a selected station position along said first path to pick sheets off said conveying means and divert them into the corresponding divergent path; and said sheet deflector means, in said station position, projecting through the line of sheet movement in said first path to deflect conveyed sheets from the first path into a divergent path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A sheet distributing device comprising: sheet conveying means for transporting individual sheets in a first path of established length; a traveling carriage movable substantially along said first path; sheet deflector means separate from said sheet conveying means for diverting sheets from said first path into a path divergent from said first path; said carriage including means for moving said sheet deflector means along said first path into a selected station position along said first path to pick sheets off said conveying means and divert them into the corresponding divergent path; and said sheet deflector means, in said station position, projecting through the line of sheet movement in said first path to deflect conveyed sheets from the first path into a divergent path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The sheet distributing device of claim 1 in which; a receiving device having a plurality of pockets therein is positioned in communication with said conveying means, with a pocket at each station position aligned to receive any sheet diverted at said station from said conveyor means; and means for detecting the number of sheets directed into each pocket of said receiving device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
The sheet distributing device of claim 1 in which; a receiving device having a plurality of pockets therein is positioned in communication with said conveying means, with a pocket at each station position aligned to receive any sheet diverted at said station from said conveyor means; means for detecting the number of sheets directed into each pocket of said receiving device; means positioned along said first path for reacting to the means for detecting the number of sheets, and to negate the diverting action of said deflector means; whereby, sheets will thereafter continue in said path beyond said sheet deflector.
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |