US3696926A
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Combined feeding and sorting device for sheet material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-21
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A sorting device having divider cards and a supply tray mounted on a base for receiving sheets. A feeding device for sheets is associated with the tray, so that when the cards are separated to form a filing pocket, the feeding device automatically projects the first exposed sheet from the supply tray. The cards are releasably retained in the base by a displaceable lock rail operable from the front of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Finn Kohler Syversen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:35
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A sorting device for sheet material comprising a base plate, a number of freely slidable, rigid separating cards protruding from said base and (5) provided with indication means, the foot portion of each separating card (5) being in releasable engagement with the base plate, characterized in that a tray (10) for receiving a stack of sheets (11) is provided immediately in front of and cooperating with the foremost separating card (5), and that a spring loaded feeding device (13, 14) provided with a friction element (15) is arranged in front of said tray (10), so that a forward motion of an arbitrary group of separating cards (5) automatically causing a corresponding forward motion of the foremost separating card (5'') also causes the tray (10) to swing forward, whereby the friction element (15) is brought into contact with the uppermost or first sheet of the sheet stack (11) which in the course of the continued swinging movement of said parts (5, 5'', 10) is pushed upwards (11'') and can be taken manually to be placed in the filing pocket (A) that was formed when said group of separating cards was swung forward.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A sorting device for sheet material comprising a base plate, a number of freely slidable, rigid separating cards protruding from said base and (5) provided with indication means, the foot portion of each separating card (5) being in releasable engagement with the base plate, characterized in that a tray (10) for receiving a stack of sheets (11) is provided immediately in front of and cooperating with the foremost separating card (5), and that a spring loaded feeding device (13, 14) provided with a friction element (15) is arranged in front of said tray (10), so that a forward motion of an arbitrary group of separating cards (5) automatically causing a corresponding forward motion of the foremost separating card (5'') also causes the tray (10) to swing forward, whereby the friction element (15) is brought into contact with the uppermost or first sheet of the sheet stack (11) which in the course of the continued swinging movement of said parts (5, 5'', 10) is pushed upwards (11'') and can be taken manually to be placed in the filing pocket (A) that was formed when said group of separating cards was swung forward.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said base plate is formed to provide a central slot running the whole length of the plate, said foot portion of each card having pins in said slot engaging under the edges of the slot, a locking rail engaging said cards in said slot and centering said pins therein, said rail being displaceable transversely to effect disengagement of the pin from one of said slot edges, thereby permitting removal of said card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as stated in claim 2, characterized in that the friction element (15) rests on the free end of a spring loaded (18) arm (14) pivoted to the base plate (1).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as stated in claim 3, characterized in that the end of the locking rail (4) near the stationary member (13) is bent up (4'') and serves as an operating means for the displacement of the rail.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |