US3849783A
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Time recorder
Assignee: Universal Business Machines Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-16
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A recorder for automatically printing a record receiver, such as a card, with actual time and elapsed time. The recorder includes a chute assembly with cooperating electronic elements for automatically positioning a card therein prior to selectively operating a print actuator assembly. The chute assembly is provided with a gripping apparatus for engaging the record receiver and positioning same in said chute assembly. The chute assembly is provided with a mechanism to effect automatic ejection of the card subsequent to a recording operation.
Inventors
- 👤 D Tringali
- 👤 J Dillard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:31
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D15/00; G01D15/28; G01D15/24; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/02; G07C1/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S271/00; Y10S271/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In a record receiver printing device having an upper and a lower plate arranged in spaced parallel relation to one another to define a chute assembly, said plates being slotted adjacent one end thereof, a record receiver gripping and positioning apparatus mounted above said upper plate for reciprocatory movement with respect thereto, said apparatus terminating in a depending arm arranged to extend into the slots adjacent an end of said plates, a record receiver manually insertable into said chute assembly with an end thereof engaging said depending arm for initiating manual movement of said apparatus with respect to said chute assembly, and means actuated by the initial movement of said apparatus over and above said upper plate for automatically causing said apparatus to be moved with respect to said chute assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In a record receiver printing device having an upper and a lower plate arranged in spaced parallel relation to one another to define a chute assembly, said plates being slotted adjacent one end thereof, a record receiver gripping and positioning apparatus mounted above said upper plate for reciprocatory movement with respect thereto, said apparatus terminating in a depending arm arranged to extend into the slots adjacent an end of said plates, a record receiver manually insertable into said chute assembly with an end thereof engaging said depending arm for initiating manual movement of said apparatus with respect to said chute assembly, and means actuated by the initial movement of said apparatus over and above said upper plate for automatically causing said apparatus to be moved with respect to said chute assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said chute assembly is provided with a plurality of spaced guides engaged by said record receiver for positioning said record receiver in said chute assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said record receiver has a portion thereof configured to engage a complimentary configured projection in said chute assembly to insure that said record receiver has been properly positioned and inserted into said chUte assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means includes a switch mechanism that is energized by the initial movement of said apparatus for powering the movement of said apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said chute assembly has a solenoid mounted thereon with the armature of said solenoid being connected to said apparatus for moving said apparatus under the power of said solenoid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said gripping and positioning apparatus includes an elongated plate member that terminates at one end in said depending arm, said plate member being mounted for reciprocatory movement of suitable bearing surfaces carried by said upper plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 6 wherein said plate member is provided with at least one resilient arm, a camming member carried by said chute assembly and engaging said arm upon the movement of said plate member for moving said arm into engagement with the trailing end of said record receiver to propel said record receiver into said chute.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 7 wherein said plate member has pivotally mounted thereon a record receiver positioning element for engaging an edge portion of said record receiver and urging said record receiver laterally of said chute assembly into engagement with suitable guides provided in said chute assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a record receiver printing device as set forth in claim 8, wherein said positioning element is maintained in engagement with said record receiver by a spring.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |