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Envelope filling machine
Assignee: VIGOTEC AG
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract An envelope filling machine comprising an insertion device including a unit for positioning the letter contents before the insertion procedure, the positioning unit being designed as an insertion pocket closed at one end.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Wimmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:14
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M3/00; B43M3/04; B43M3/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An envelope filling machine including an insertion device, a pocket for taking-up inserts, means for pivoting said pocket from an insertion position for the inserts into a position for the infeed of an envelope, means for opening the pocket in the insertion position and closing the pocket in the infeed position, the improvement comprising said pocket only being open at one side, shaft means for enabling pivoting of the pocket from the insertion position through the infeed position into a delivery position for delivering the insert with the envelope, and means for displacing the envelope into the pocket in the infeed position and for ejecting the envelope together with the insert in the delivery position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An envelope filling machine including an insertion device, a pocket for taking-up inserts, means for pivoting said pocket from an insertion position for the inserts into a position for the infeed of an envelope, means for opening the pocket in the insertion position and closing the pocket in the infeed position, the improvement comprising said pocket only being open at one side, shaft means for enabling pivoting of the pocket from the insertion position through the infeed position into a delivery position for delivering the insert with the envelope, and means for displacing the envelope into the pocket in the infeed position and for ejecting the envelope together with the insert in the delivery position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An envelope filling machine as defined in claim 1, wherein the insertion pocket has a carrier plate, and a retaining member mounted to be pivotal relative to the carrier plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An envelope filling machine as defined in claim 2, wherein an ejector is arranged on the carrier plate, said ejector being provided with a forward ejector rim and a rear dog.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
An envelope filling machine comprising an insertion device including a unit for positioning the letter contents before the insertion procedure, the positioning unit being designed as an insertion pocket closed at one end, an envelope feed device, a carrier plate having two laterally mounted opener points, opposite each of which there is arranged a retainer means of the envelope feed device and between which a feed plate is attached.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
An envelope filling machine comprising an insertion device including a unit for positioning the letter contents before the insertion procedure, the positioning unit being designed as an insertion pocket closed at one end, an envelope feed device, a carrier plate having two laterally mounted opener points, opposite each of which there is arranged a retainer means of the envelope feed device and between which a feed plate is attached.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An envelope filling machine as defined in claim 4, comprising pusher spring means arranged between the retainer means and laterally of the feed plate.
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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |