US3850426A
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A card reader having automatic card positioning means
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-02-11
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1992-02-11
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a card reader imprinter for coding information onto invoices and the like from data cards, especially credit cards having coded information thereon. The data card is placed into the machine and, automatically, upon insertion therein, causes the machine to operate and provide predetermined data on an invoice taken from the card as well as other data of predetermined nature which can also be added to the invoice or other indicia receiving member in well known manner. The disclosure further includes means for forcing the data or credit cards into proper reading position upon entry thereof part way into the machine so that the data card will always be in proper reading position when a reading signal is provided. The card reader imprinter further includes means to eject the data card therefrom upon the completion of a reading so that the card can be easily removed from the imprinter.
Inventors
- 👤 B Blair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:27
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In a card reader, a card receiving channel into which a card to be read may be inserted, said card having a leading edge and a trailing edge both being substantially transverse to the axis of motion of said card, positioning means normally out of engagement with the card movable against the trailing edge of the card for moving it in its plane to position it in a predetermined reading locating in the channel, means for operating the positioning means, means for locking said positioning means in an inoperative position adjacent the inlet of the channel, and means engageable by the leading edge of the card to release said locking means whereby said positioning means is freed to move and position the card under control of the operating means, said means engageable by the leading edge comprising a finger extending laterally into the channel, the finger being mounted for movement laterally of the channel and in the plane thereof to release the locking means, the card being substantially rectangular in shape with one corner thereof being removed to form a camming surface for moving the finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In a card reader, a card receiving channel into which a card to be read may be inserted, said card having a leading edge and a trailing edge both being substantially transverse to the axis of motion of said card, positioning means normally out of engagement with the card movable against the trailing edge of the card for moving it in its plane to position it in a predetermined reading locating in the channel, means for operating the positioning means, means for locking said positioning means in an inoperative position adjacent the inlet of the channel, and means engageable by the leading edge of the card to release said locking means whereby said positioning means is freed to move and position the card under control of the operating means, said means engageable by the leading edge comprising a finger extending laterally into the channel, the finger being mounted for movement laterally of the channel and in the plane thereof to release the locking means, the card being substantially rectangular in shape with one corner thereof being removed to form a camming surface for moving the finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
217 words
In a card reader, a card receiving channel having an inlet into which a card to be read may be inserted edgewise, positioning means normally out of engagement with the card movable against the trailing edge of the card for moving it in its plane to position in a predetermined reading location in the channel, means for operating the positioning means, means for locking said positioning means in an inoperative position out of the path of the card being inserted in the channel, and means engageable by the leading portion of the card as it is inserted in the channel, to release said locking means, whereby said positioning means is freed to move the card into said location and to maintain it therein under control of the operating means, said positioning means comprising means swingable about a pivot, located exteriorly of the channel, in a direction to move the card along the channel, the means for operating the positioning means comprising means normally biasing said positioning means for movement toward and along the channel, and further including, means at said location operable to return the card to the inlet of the channel and to cause the said trailing edge of the card to return the positioning means against the force of the biasing means into locked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
217 words
In a card reader, a card receiving channel having an inlet into which a card to be read may be inserted edgewise, positioning means normally out of engagement with the card movable against the trailing edge of the card for moving it in its plane to position in a predetermined reading location in the channel, means for operating the positioning means, means for locking said positioning means in an inoperative position out of the path of the card being inserted in the channel, and means engageable by the leading portion of the card as it is inserted in the channel, to release said locking means, whereby said positioning means is freed to move the card into said location and to maintain it therein under control of the operating means, said positioning means comprising means swingable about a pivot, located exteriorly of the channel, in a direction to move the card along the channel, the means for operating the positioning means comprising means normally biasing said positioning means for movement toward and along the channel, and further including, means at said location operable to return the card to the inlet of the channel and to cause the said trailing edge of the card to return the positioning means against the force of the biasing means into locked position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
In a card reader according to claim 2 wherein the means for returning the card to the inlet of the channel comprises movable means abutting the said leading edge of the card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
192 words
In a card reader, a card receiving channel having an inlet into which a card to be read may be inserted edgewise, positioning means normally out of engagement with the card movable against the trailing edge of the card for moving it in its plane to position it in a predetermined reading location in the channel, means for operating the positioning means, means for locking said positioning means in an inoperative position out of the path of the card being inserted in the channel, and means engageable by the leading portion of the card as it is inserted in the channel, to release said locking means, whereby said positioning means is freed to move the card into said location and to maintain it therein under control of the operating means, said means engageable by the leading edge comprising a finger extending laterally into the channel, and furthEr wherein the finger is mounted for movement laterally of the channel and in the plane thereof to release the locking means, the card being substantially rectangular in shape with one corner of a leading edge removed to form a camming surface for moving the finger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
192 words
In a card reader, a card receiving channel having an inlet into which a card to be read may be inserted edgewise, positioning means normally out of engagement with the card movable against the trailing edge of the card for moving it in its plane to position it in a predetermined reading location in the channel, means for operating the positioning means, means for locking said positioning means in an inoperative position out of the path of the card being inserted in the channel, and means engageable by the leading portion of the card as it is inserted in the channel, to release said locking means, whereby said positioning means is freed to move the card into said location and to maintain it therein under control of the operating means, said means engageable by the leading edge comprising a finger extending laterally into the channel, and furthEr wherein the finger is mounted for movement laterally of the channel and in the plane thereof to release the locking means, the card being substantially rectangular in shape with one corner of a leading edge removed to form a camming surface for moving the finger.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |