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US3799053A
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Hand printer
Assignee: Marsh Stencil Machine Co
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Filing: 1972-07-13
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-07-13
Abstract
Abstract There is shown a hand printer for stenciling, which comprises an inking unit for receiving a stencil, and a table reciprocably supporting said inking unit for stenciling in substantially one extreme position of movement and for storage in the other extrme position of movement. The inking unit includes an ink pad and reservoir disposed beneath the table and an integrated siphon ink flow control squeeze bottle handle providing an ink supply above the table. An operative compression spring maintains the inking unit in rest or storage position, said spring yielding to downward pressure to permit depression thereof for stenciling and returning said unit to storage position after release of such pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 H Rabelow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:50
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41K; B41K1/00; B41K1/32; B41K1/22; B41K1/24; B41K1/36; B41K1/38; B41K1/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A hand printer for printing a selected surface comprising a table having outwardly facing convexly curved rocking support surfaces adapted to rest on a surface on which the table may be rocked along a selected path, a printing unit having an outwardly facing convexly curved printing surface, means for mounting the printing unit to the table for reciprocating movement of the printing surface with respect to the curved rocking support between a rest position with the printing surface out of contact with the surface to be printed, and a print position with the printing surface contacting the surface to be printed and with its rocking path parallel to the rocking path of the table.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A hand printer for printing a selected surface comprising a table having outwardly facing convexly curved rocking support surfaces adapted to rest on a surface on which the table may be rocked along a selected path, a printing unit having an outwardly facing convexly curved printing surface, means for mounting the printing unit to the table for reciprocating movement of the printing surface with respect to the curved rocking support between a rest position with the printing surface out of contact with the surface to be printed, and a print position with the printing surface contacting the surface to be printed and with its rocking path parallel to the rocking path of the table.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The hand printer of claim 1 comprising means biasing the printing unit in its rest position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The hand printer of claim 1 wherein the mounting means further comprises means for mounting the printing unit to the table for rocking motion of the printing unit relative to the table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The hand printer of claim 1 wherein the printing unit includes an ink pad having the curved printing surface and an ink reservoir above the pad for maintaining an ink supply to the printing surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
A hand printer comprising a table having a top and opposed supporting members, the opposed supporting members having outwardly facing convexly curved rocking support surfaces on which the table is adapted to rest and to rock along a selected path, a printing unit having an outwardly facing convexly curved printing surface, means for mounting the printing unit on the table for reciprocating movement of the printing surface with respect to the curved rocking support between a rest position with the printing surface in spaced relation to a plane through the rocker surfaces of the supporting members in a direction toward the table top, and a print position with the printing surface adjacent the plane through the rocker surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
A hand printer comprising a table having a top and opposed supporting members, the opposed supporting members having outwardly facing convexly curved rocking support surfaces on which the table is adapted to rest and to rock along a selected path, a printing unit having an outwardly facing convexly curved printing surface, means for mounting the printing unit on the table for reciprocating movement of the printing surface with respect to the curved rocking support between a rest position with the printing surface in spaced relation to a plane through the rocker surfaces of the supporting members in a direction toward the table top, and a print position with the printing surface adjacent the plane through the rocker surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The hand printer of claim 5 wherein the mounting means further comprises means for mounting the printing unit for rocking motion of the printing unit relative to the table along a path parallel to the rocking path of the table.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The hand printer of claim 6 wherein the radius of curvature of the printing surface is greater than the radius of curvature of the rocker surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The hand printer of claim 6 comprising means biasing the printing unit in its rest position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hand printer of claim 6 in which the printing unit includes an operating handle, said handle comprising a flexible squeeze bottle for storing ink.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
The hand printer of claim 9 wherein the handle further comprises a looped siphon tube operatively disposed in said bottle, a closure for said bottle, the closure having a passage therethrough, one end of the tube being mounted in said passage, the other end of the tube opening into the interior of the bottle adjacent the closure, whereby pressure on the bottle dispenses ink from the bottle through the tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The hand printer of claim 9 wherein the printing unit includes an ink pad having the curved printing surface and an ink reservoir above the pad, and means communicating the reservoir with the squeeze bottle for maintaining an ink supply to the printing surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
The hand printer of claim 5 wherein the table has an opening in its top and the printing unit has a sleeve extending through the opening, the sleeve having means for receiving the neck of the flexible squeeze bottle handle, compression spring means, and means for mounting the compression spring means around the sleeve for biasing the printing unit in its rest position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
The hand printer of claim 12 wherein the clearance between the opening and the sleeve is such as to allow a tilting motion of the sleeve within the opening in a plane parallel to the rocking path of the table, thereby allowing a rocking motion of the printing unit relative to the table.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |