US3859914A
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Jumbo number printing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-19
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-12-19
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on sheets forming a web of material. The apparatus includes a plurality of stations each having a rotatable cylinder with transverse printing wheels rotatably carried thereon. Positioned on the periphery of the transverse printing wheels are the characters that are to be printed on the sheets of material. Each rotatable printing wheel except the first one, prints one character of a total number that is to be printed on a sheet of material as it passes under a rotatable cylinder. Therefore, the first cylinder is provided for printing units and tens; the second cylinder, hundreds; the third cylinder, thousands; the fourth cylinder, ten thousands; and the fifth cylinder, hundred thousands. Additional cylinders can be added. Indexing mechanisms are provided for indexing the printing wheels at the appropriate time. The various characters can be printed in different colors for providing color coded numbers.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn L Strickland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:48
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F5/00; B41F5/04; B41F5/06; B41F33/00; B41F33/009; B41K; B41K3/00; B41K3/02; B41K3/12; B41K3/121; B41K3/125; B41K3/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRINTING CONSECUTIVE JUMBO NUMBERS ON SHEETS FORMING A WEB OF MATERIAL COMPRISING: A. an elongated housing, B. a plurality of spaced axles carried by said housing, C. a rotatable cylinder carried on each of said axles, D. each of said cylinders having at least five circumferentially and equally spaced printing wheels rotatably carried thereon, extending radially outwardly from said axles in longitudinal alignment therewith, E. jumbo printing characters carried on the periphery of said transverse printing wheels, F. means for feeding said web of material under each of said rotatable cylinders wherein one character of a total number is printed by each cylinder on each sheet of said web of material, and G. indexing means advancing said printing wheels in a predetermined sequence for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on said sheet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRINTING CONSECUTIVE JUMBO NUMBERS ON SHEETS FORMING A WEB OF MATERIAL COMPRISING: A. an elongated housing, B. a plurality of spaced axles carried by said housing, C. a rotatable cylinder carried on each of said axles, D. each of said cylinders having at least five circumferentially and equally spaced printing wheels rotatably carried thereon, extending radially outwardly from said axles in longitudinal alignment therewith, E. jumbo printing characters carried on the periphery of said transverse printing wheels, F. means for feeding said web of material under each of said rotatable cylinders wherein one character of a total number is printed by each cylinder on each sheet of said web of material, and G. indexing means advancing said printing wheels in a predetermined sequence for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on said sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said indexing means includes: an indexing device carried by each cylinder for indexing said printing wheels upon being activated, means for activating said indexing devices in a predetermined sequence whereby said printing wheels of respective cylinders are indexed in multiples of ten revolutions, so that said respective cylinders print characters representing multiples of 10.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said web of material has line holes carried adjacent a border thereof, an impression cylinder carried adjacent each cylinder, and line hole pins rotatably supported for engaging said line holes on said web for aiding in aligning said web with said rotatable cylinders as said web passes between said impression cylinders and said Rotatable cylinders whereby proper alignment of said characters are maintained as said consecutive numbers are built on said sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said means for activating said indexing devices includes: an elongated shaft, drive means rotating said shaft, means for coupling said shaft to said axles so as to rotate said cylinders carried on said axles, said means for activating said indexing devices including counters for counting the number of revolutions that said cylinders are rotated, solenoid means provided for engaging said indexing devices for indexing said printing wheels responsive to being energized, and switch means coupled to said counters for energizing said solenoid means responsive to said cylinders being rotated a predetermined number of times.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on sheets forming a web of material comprising: A. a plurality of successive printing stations, B. each station including i. an axle, ii. a rotatable cylinder carried on said axle, iii. at least five circumferentially and equally spaced radially extending slots carried in said cylinder, iv. a transverse printing wheel rotatably carried in each of said slots for rotation transverse to said axle, C. means for feeding said web of material under a transverse printing wheel of each station, D. numerical characters carried on said printing wheels, and E. indexing means for advancing said printing wheels at each station in a predetermined sequence so that a single character is printed on each sheet as said web is fed past each printing station, F. whereby the mignitude of said consecutive jumbo numbers is controlled by the number of printing stations.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on sheets forming a web of material comprising: A. a plurality of successive printing stations, B. each station including i. an axle, ii. a rotatable cylinder carried on said axle, iii. at least five circumferentially and equally spaced radially extending slots carried in said cylinder, iv. a transverse printing wheel rotatably carried in each of said slots for rotation transverse to said axle, C. means for feeding said web of material under a transverse printing wheel of each station, D. numerical characters carried on said printing wheels, and E. indexing means for advancing said printing wheels at each station in a predetermined sequence so that a single character is printed on each sheet as said web is fed past each printing station, F. whereby the mignitude of said consecutive jumbo numbers is controlled by the number of printing stations.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
127 words
An apparatus for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on sheets forming a web of material comprising: an elongated housing, a plurality of cylinders rotatably supported on said housing, drive means for rotating said cylinders, ten circumferentially and equally spaced printing wheels rotatably carried by each of said cylinders, extending radially outwardly from said axles in longitudinal alignment therewith, 10 jumbo printing characters carried on the periphery of said printing wheels, means for feeding said web of material under each of said cylinders wherein one character of a total number is printed by said printing wheels of each of said cylinders on each sheet of said web of material, and indexing means for advancing said printing wheel in a predetermined sequence for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on said sheet.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
127 words
An apparatus for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on sheets forming a web of material comprising: an elongated housing, a plurality of cylinders rotatably supported on said housing, drive means for rotating said cylinders, ten circumferentially and equally spaced printing wheels rotatably carried by each of said cylinders, extending radially outwardly from said axles in longitudinal alignment therewith, 10 jumbo printing characters carried on the periphery of said printing wheels, means for feeding said web of material under each of said cylinders wherein one character of a total number is printed by said printing wheels of each of said cylinders on each sheet of said web of material, and indexing means for advancing said printing wheel in a predetermined sequence for printing consecutive jumbo numbers on said sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 further comprising: inking means carried adjacent each of said rotatable cylinders for applying different color ink to said jumbo printing characters of respective cylinders; whereby color coded consecutive jumbo numbers are printed on said sheets of said web of material.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |