US3815722A
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Solenoid controlled paper handling mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-15
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1991-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A passbook handling apparatus for positioning and holding passbooks, deposit slips or other paper during printing. A guide assembly is provided for guiding a passbook, or the like, over the platen of a printing mechanism, gripping the passbook with a gripping roller when positioned and then having the guide means shift from a first to a second position by actuating a solenoid connected thereto for wrapping a portion of the passbook around the platen and holding it in position during printing. Means are also included for moving the passbook from one line to the next and for releasing the solenoid actuated gripping rollers and guide means upon completion of the entry.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sessoms
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:51
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J13/00; B41J13/26; B41J11/00; B41J11/48; B41J11/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A paper handling apparatus for positioning and holding flat members for printing entries thereon comprising in combination: a. a frame; b. a roller platen for holding flat members thereagainst for printing thereoN, said platen being rotatably connected to said frame; c. movable guide means for guiding a flat member over a portion of said platen, said movable guide means having a flat member engaging member and having a first position for insertion of a flat member to a desired location and a second position for holding a flat member against said platen with said flat member engaging member of said movable guide means; d. solenoid actuated gripping means having a solenoid attached to said frame for driving at least one gripping arm member for gripping an inserted flat member at one position against said platen upon insertion of a flat member into said movable guide means; and e. solenoid guide means actuating means having a guide means actuating solenoid connected to said frame and having a linkage mechanism connecting said guide means actuating solenoid to said movable guide means for moving said movable guide means between said first and second positions to move said flat member engaging member in a generally arcuate path to wrap a flat member around said platen between said gripping means and said flat member engaging member of said movable guide means; whereby a printing mechanism can print entries onto said inserted flat member held onto said platen by said gripping arm member and said flat member engaging member of said movable guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A paper handling apparatus for positioning and holding flat members for printing entries thereon comprising in combination: a. a frame; b. a roller platen for holding flat members thereagainst for printing thereoN, said platen being rotatably connected to said frame; c. movable guide means for guiding a flat member over a portion of said platen, said movable guide means having a flat member engaging member and having a first position for insertion of a flat member to a desired location and a second position for holding a flat member against said platen with said flat member engaging member of said movable guide means; d. solenoid actuated gripping means having a solenoid attached to said frame for driving at least one gripping arm member for gripping an inserted flat member at one position against said platen upon insertion of a flat member into said movable guide means; and e. solenoid guide means actuating means having a guide means actuating solenoid connected to said frame and having a linkage mechanism connecting said guide means actuating solenoid to said movable guide means for moving said movable guide means between said first and second positions to move said flat member engaging member in a generally arcuate path to wrap a flat member around said platen between said gripping means and said flat member engaging member of said movable guide means; whereby a printing mechanism can print entries onto said inserted flat member held onto said platen by said gripping arm member and said flat member engaging member of said movable guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said solenoid guide means actuating solenoid includes at least one solenoid having energized and de-energized states, the energized state holding said movable guide means in said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 including a stop means for preventing the insertion of said flat member past a predetermined point said stop means being attached to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 3 in which said movable guide means is supported by support members fixedly attached to said frame and said support members having generally arcuate slots therein, said arcuate slots having pins extending therethrough from said movable guide means and said pins being attached to said linkage mechanism for guiding said movable guide means from said one position to said second position over a predetermined arcuate path at least partially determined by said arcuate slots in said support members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said solenoid actuated gripping means includes a pair of solenoids for actuating a pair of gripping rollers simultaneously, each said gripping roller being located between a pair of supporting arm members supporting each gripping roller and said gripping rollers simultaneously gripping pairs of inserted flat members when actuated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 5 in which said platen is power driven for positioning said flat members thereon.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |