US3758208A
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Entry device for reproduction machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-10
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-01-10
Abstract
Abstract An entry device is provided for a reproduction or copying machine, particularly of the type capable of copying large sheets of material. The entry device is mounted on a feed table adjacent an entry opening into the machine. The device includes a pair of supports located adjacent the ends of the entry opening with a bar supported at its ends by the supports and located above the table surface. An entry strip having an edge portion affixed to the bar has a forward edge extending near or into the opening. The strip flattens and smooths sheet material being fed into the machine and also supports material coming out of the machine above the feed table so that new sheet material can be fed into the machine as other material is emerging.
Inventors
- 👤 W Robnolte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:25
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/02; G03B27/14; B; B65; B65H; B65H1/00; B65H1/04; B65H3/00; B65H3/66; B65H3/68; B65H5/00; B65H5/36; B65H5/38; B65H2404/00; B65H2404/60; B65H2404/62; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/11; B65H2701/113; B65H2701/1131; B65H2701/11312
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for facilitating entry of sheet material into a reproduction machine, said machine having an operating surface adjacent an elongate entry opening of the machine, said apparatus comprising a pair of spaced supporting members to be located on said surface near opposite ends of the entry opening, each of said supporting members forming a supporting surface spaced above said operating surface, an elongate rigid member extending between said supporting surfaces and spaced above said operating surface at all points, means associated with each of said supporting members to limit the extent to which said rigid member can be moved toward the entry opening, and an entry strip affixed to said rigid member and having a forward edge generally parallel to the entry opening of the machine when said rigid member is supported on said supporting members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for facilitating entry of sheet material into a reproduction machine, said machine having an operating surface adjacent an elongate entry opening of the machine, said apparatus comprising a pair of spaced supporting members to be located on said surface near opposite ends of the entry opening, each of said supporting members forming a supporting surface spaced above said operating surface, an elongate rigid member extending between said supporting surfaces and spaced above said operating surface at all points, means associated with each of said supporting members to limit the extent to which said rigid member can be moved toward the entry opening, and an entry strip affixed to said rigid member and having a forward edge generally parallel to the entry opening of the machine when said rigid member is supported on said supporting members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized by said associated means being ends of said supporting members located at predetermined distances from said elongate rigid member and adapted to abut a front portion of the machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized by said associated means comprising adjustable means connecting said rigid member with said supporting members to infinitely adjust said rigid member longitudinally of said supporting members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
Apparatus for making copies of sheet material comprising a reproduction machine including an elongate entry opening into which sheet material is to be fed, means forming a large operating surface adjacent and below said elongate entry opening, and feed members in said machine behind said opening, a device for facilitating entry of the sheet material into said machine comprising supporting means adjacent said entry opening, and an entry strip supported by said supporting means with a lower surface slanting downwardly toward said feed members and having a forward edge positioned near said feed members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
Apparatus for making copies of sheet material comprising a reproduction machine including an elongate entry opening into which sheet material is to be fed, means forming a large operating surface adjacent and below said elongate entry opening, and feed members in said machine behind said opening, a device for facilitating entry of the sheet material into said machine comprising supporting means adjacent said entry opening, and an entry strip supported by said supporting means with a lower surface slanting downwardly toward said feed members and having a forward edge positioned near said feed members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 characterized by an elongate member supported by said supporting means and spaced above said operating surface in a predetermined position, said entry strip being affixed to said elongate member and supported by said supporting means through said elongate member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 characterized by said entry strip being of transparent, plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 characterized by means associated with said supporting means effective to limit the extent to which said entry strip can move toward said feed members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus according to claim 7 characterized by said supporting means being supporting members adjacent opposite ends of said entry opening, said associated means being ends of said supporting members located at predeter-mined distances from said elongate member and adapted to abut a front portion of the machine adjacent said entry opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 characterized by said strip being affixed to the upper surface of said elongate member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 characterized by said elongate member having a slanted upper surface slanting downwardly toward said entry opening.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |