US3705664A
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Dispensing device for pocketed envelopes
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1971-04-16
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1991-04-16
Abstract
Abstract An envelope dispenser for uniformly retaining and flexing pocketed envelopes in a manner which automatically maintains the envelope pockets sufficiently open for efficient insertion of material therein. An adjustable support, slidably mounted beneath the envelopes in the dispenser, applies appropriate flexing force thereto and, in addition, makes it possible for the dispenser to satisfactorily accommodate different types of envelopes therein.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Ferris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H1/00; B65H1/04; G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A dispensing device for providing efficient access to the pockets of the topmost one of a numbeR of pocketed envelopes to be retained therein, said device comprising: a. a frame member comprising two parallel upstanding walls having parallel flanges at the top thereof, said flanges extending inwardly towards each other and spaced apart a distance less than the height of the envelopes, and a floor member extending between said upstanding walls at an angle thereto, said floor member having an opening therein; and b. support means having a top surface for supporting thereon envelopes placed in said dispensing device, said support means including an inverted J-shaped support member having a bottom portion extending therefrom at an angle approximating the slope of said floor member, said bottom portion having an opening therein, and mounting means extending through said openings in said floor member and said bottom portion for slidably mounting said J-shaped support member to said floor member so that the vertical position of said top surface can be varied to provide optimum flexure of the envelopes; so that when the envelopes are placed in said dispensing device with their pocket sides up, they are fulcrumed over said top surface of said support means with their top and bottom portions tucked beneath and retained by said flanges causing the envelope pockets to open at least partially.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A dispensing device for providing efficient access to the pockets of the topmost one of a numbeR of pocketed envelopes to be retained therein, said device comprising: a. a frame member comprising two parallel upstanding walls having parallel flanges at the top thereof, said flanges extending inwardly towards each other and spaced apart a distance less than the height of the envelopes, and a floor member extending between said upstanding walls at an angle thereto, said floor member having an opening therein; and b. support means having a top surface for supporting thereon envelopes placed in said dispensing device, said support means including an inverted J-shaped support member having a bottom portion extending therefrom at an angle approximating the slope of said floor member, said bottom portion having an opening therein, and mounting means extending through said openings in said floor member and said bottom portion for slidably mounting said J-shaped support member to said floor member so that the vertical position of said top surface can be varied to provide optimum flexure of the envelopes; so that when the envelopes are placed in said dispensing device with their pocket sides up, they are fulcrumed over said top surface of said support means with their top and bottom portions tucked beneath and retained by said flanges causing the envelope pockets to open at least partially.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said flanges are spaced apart by a distance equal to 93 + or - 3 percent of the envelope height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said support member further includes: a. an upper segment having a flange extending therefrom; and b. a lower segment slidably mounted to said upper segment and having a flange extending therefrom; said device further comprising biasing means mounted between said segment flanges for urging said segments apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said inverted J-shaped support member comprises: a. an inverted J-shaped upper support segment having an opening therein; b. an L-shaped lower support segment having an opening in its vertical and horizontal portions; and c. mounting means for slidably mounting said upper support segment to said vertical portion of said lower support segment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 4 wherein said support means further comprises stabilizing means cooperating with said upper and lower support segments for minimizing rotational movement of said segments with respect to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 3 wherein said support means further comprises stabilizing means cooperating with said upper and lower support segments for minimizing rotational movement of said segments with respect to each other.
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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |