US3760616A
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Rollers
Assignee: Speed O Print Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-21
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A roller having a yieldable body portion with annular recesses in the ends thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hyosaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:53
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A roller comprising a. an elongated body portion of yieldable material, and having 1. an outer peripheral surface, and 2. an elongated shaft extending longitudinally through said body portion, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said elongated shaft in spaced relation to said shaft and to said peripheral surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A roller comprising a. an elongated body portion of yieldable material, and having 1. an outer peripheral surface, and 2. an elongated shaft extending longitudinally through said body portion, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said elongated shaft in spaced relation to said shaft and to said peripheral surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
an elongated shaft extending longitudinally through said body portion, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said elongated shaft in spaced relation to said shaft and to said peripheral surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
an elongated shaft extending longitudinally through said body portion, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said elongated shaft in spaced relation to said shaft and to said peripheral surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A roller comprising a. an elongated body portion of yieldable material and having 1 an outer peripheral surface, and 2 a longitudinal axis, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said longitudinal axis in spaced relation to said axis and to said peripheral surface, and c. hub portions
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A roller comprising a. an elongated body portion of yieldable material and having 1 an outer peripheral surface, and 2 a longitudinal axis, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said longitudinal axis in spaced relation to said axis and to said peripheral surface, and c. hub portions
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
8 words
disposed axially of respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
8 words
disposed axially of respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
105 words
A roller comprising a. an elongated body portion of yieldable material and having 1 an outer peripheral surface, and 2 a longitudinal axis, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said longitudinal axis in spaced relation to said axis and to said peripheral surface, c. hub portions disposed at respective ends of said body portion, d. an elongated shaft extending through and secured to said body portion and said hub portions, e. and wherein said hub portions 1 are smaller in diameter than said body portion, and 2 define the inner periphery of respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
105 words
A roller comprising a. an elongated body portion of yieldable material and having 1 an outer peripheral surface, and 2 a longitudinal axis, b. said body portion having an annular recess in each end thereof extending around said longitudinal axis in spaced relation to said axis and to said peripheral surface, c. hub portions disposed at respective ends of said body portion, d. an elongated shaft extending through and secured to said body portion and said hub portions, e. and wherein said hub portions 1 are smaller in diameter than said body portion, and 2 define the inner periphery of respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A roller as defined in claim 3, and in which a. said hub portions are sealingly secured to the outer peripheral surface of said shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
A roller as defined in claim 3, and in which a. said body portion is resilient and cylindrical in shape, and b. said body portion and said hub portions comprise a molded, synthetic-rubber one-piece member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a machine of the type wherein articles are fed therethrough, the combination of, a. a pair of elongated yieldable rollers each having an outer peripheral surface for engaging one side of such an article during passage of the latter through the machine, b. at least one of said rollers having an annular recess in each end thereof, c. an elongated shaft extending longitudinally through each of said rollers, d. a hub portion projecting outwardly from each end of each roller and sealingly secured to the outer peripheral surface of its associated shaft, and e. said hub portions on said one of said rollers defining the inner periphery of the annular recesses associated therewith.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a machine of the type wherein articles are fed therethrough, the combination of, a. a pair of elongated yieldable rollers each having an outer peripheral surface for engaging one side of such an article during passage of the latter through the machine, b. at least one of said rollers having an annular recess in each end thereof, c. an elongated shaft extending longitudinally through each of said rollers, d. a hub portion projecting outwardly from each end of each roller and sealingly secured to the outer peripheral surface of its associated shaft, and e. said hub portions on said one of said rollers defining the inner periphery of the annular recesses associated therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination defined in claim 6, wherein said hub portions are smaller in diameter than the diameter of the roller from which they project.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |