US3728925A
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Paper trimmer
Assignee: Box Innards Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-04
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A paper trimmer for use in cutting a continuous strip of paper to a desired width as such a strip is conveyed along a path and occasionally moves tranversely to the path can be constructed utilizing a support extending transversely to the path, a carriage movably mounted on the support, guide means for engaging the strip and for conveying transverse motion of the strip to the carriage so as to move the carriage in accordance with such transverse motion and a cutter assembly mounted on the carriage for cutting the strip to a desired width as it moves along the path.
Inventors
- 👤 C Peters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:08
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/01; B26D7/015; B26D1/00; B26D1/01; B26D1/12; B26D1/14; B26D1/24; B26D1/245; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6592; Y10T83/6595; Y10T83/727; Y10T83/734; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7751; Y10T83/7809; Y10T83/7822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A paper trimmer for use in cutting a continuous strip of paper to a desired width as such a strip is conveyed along a path and moves transversely relative to said path which comprises: an elongated support extending transversely to said path, a wheeled carriage movably mounted on said support so as to be capable of being reciprocated on its wheels along the length of said support between the ends thereof as said strip moves transversely relative to said path, said carriage having a top on which said strip of paper rests as it moves along said path, two edge guide means for engaging the side edges of said strip during movement of said strip along said path, said edge guide means being mounted on said carriage so as to engage and overlie the side edges of said strip above said top in order to transfer transverse motion of said strip relative to said path to said carriage so as to move said carriage as said strip moves transversely relative to said path, a cutter assembly means for cutting said strip as said strip moves along said path, said cutter assembly means being mounted on said carriage so as to engage and cut said strip as said strip moves away from said carriage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A paper trimmer for use in cutting a continuous strip of paper to a desired width as such a strip is conveyed along a path and moves transversely relative to said path which comprises: an elongated support extending transversely to said path, a wheeled carriage movably mounted on said support so as to be capable of being reciprocated on its wheels along the length of said support between the ends thereof as said strip moves transversely relative to said path, said carriage having a top on which said strip of paper rests as it moves along said path, two edge guide means for engaging the side edges of said strip during movement of said strip along said path, said edge guide means being mounted on said carriage so as to engage and overlie the side edges of said strip above said top in order to transfer transverse motion of said strip relative to said path to said carriage so as to move said carriage as said strip moves transversely relative to said path, a cutter assembly means for cutting said strip as said strip moves along said path, said cutter assembly means being mounted on said carriage so as to engage and cut said strip as said strip moves away from said carriage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A paper trimmer as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said cutter assembly comprises coacting cutter wheels, one above and the other below said path, said cutter wheels are flat, disk-like wheels having beveled peripheries and said cutter wheels are rotatably moUnted in said assembly so that the largest sides of said wheels overlap one another, one of said wheels is mounted so as to rotate in a fixed position relative to said carriage and the other of said wheels is movably mounted relative to said carriage so as to facilitate the use of said paper trimmer, said cutter assembly includes cam clamp means for clamping said other of said wheels relative to said one of said wheels in an operative position.
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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |