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Font strip structure
Assignee: Compugraphic Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-28
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-09-28
Abstract
Abstract The font strip consists of a dimensionally stable photographic film on which have been developed timing marks and type characters. The font strip is accurately positioned on a rotating drum by guide posts which project through apertures on the font strip. The font strip is secured to the surface of the drum by the engagement of an end plate fastened to one end of the font strip, which end plate projects through pins mounted to the surface of the drum. The other end of the font strip is bent within a hooked end plate which engages a correspondingly tapered hook portion of the font drum. A tensioning mechanism associated with the font drum affords the necessary tension to maintain the font strip on the drum.
Inventors
- 👤 E Hanson
- 👤 G Sausele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:16
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41B; B41B17/00; B41B17/18; B41B17/20; B41B17/24; B41B17/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A font strip for mounting to a frame support in phototypesetting machines, comprising; guide apertures for mounting said font strip to said frame support, negative font characters and timing slits located along respective opposite sides of said font strip in aLigned relationship with respect to each other, one end of said font strip includes means for engaging said frame support and the other end of said font strip includes end apertures, and said frame support further includes resilient means engaging said end apertures to secure said font strip to said frame support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A font strip for mounting to a frame support in phototypesetting machines, comprising; guide apertures for mounting said font strip to said frame support, negative font characters and timing slits located along respective opposite sides of said font strip in aLigned relationship with respect to each other, one end of said font strip includes means for engaging said frame support and the other end of said font strip includes end apertures, and said frame support further includes resilient means engaging said end apertures to secure said font strip to said frame support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A font strip as in claim 1 further comprising additional timing slits interleaved between said timing slits to indicate different vertical alignments of said font characters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A font strip as in claim 2 wherein said timing slits are divided into two groups, one of said groups representing top of body alignment and the other group representing base line alignment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A font strip as in claim 1 wherein said means for engaging is a hooked end clip and said frame support further includes a hooked end plate for receiving and retaining said hooked end clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A font strip as in claim 4 wherein said one end of said font strip is folded, said hooked end clip has a bent end portion for retaining said folded end and attaching said font strip end to said hooked end clip.
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |