US3874285A
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Printer
Assignee: Suwa Seikosha KK
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Filing: 1973-04-13
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-04-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved printer for selectively imprinting a clear pattern carried by a pattern carrier on an imprint receiver. The printer is provided with a pattern carrier, an imprint receiver for receiving the carried pattern, means for recording the pattern on the imprint receiver, at least one print hammer for striking the imprint on the imprint receiver and means for advancing the print hammer for striking the imprint on the imprint receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Kozo Kodaira
- 👤 Kazuto Tamai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:57
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J35/00; B41J35/26; B41J31/00; B41J31/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A printer of the type having, in operable combination, a pattern-carrier for carrying a plurality of symbols on the surface thereof, at least one print hammer for printing at least one of said symbols according to a print command, an ink ribbon disposed between said at least one print hammer and said patterncarrier, said ink ribbon being deformable in response to the strike of said at least one print hammer against it, and printer including a means for holding and protecting said ink ribbon comprising a first mask having an elastic body and a plurality of substantially axially aligned windows therein, said windows being alignable with a selected row of said plurality of symbols carried on the surface of said pattern-carrier, and a second mask having an elastic body and a plurality of substantially axially aligned windows therein, said windows provided in said second mask being also aligned with said windows provided in said first mask, each discrete window provided in said first mask being coaxial with a window respectively provided in said second mask, said first and second masks being disposed between said patterncarrier and said at least one print hammer, said ink ribbon being movable between said first and second masks and the inking portion of said ink ribbon being aligned with said respective pluralities of windows provided in said first and second masks, said at least one print hammer having a strike path through a pair of coaxial windows provided respectively in said first and second masks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A printer of the type having, in operable combination, a pattern-carrier for carrying a plurality of symbols on the surface thereof, at least one print hammer for printing at least one of said symbols according to a print command, an ink ribbon disposed between said at least one print hammer and said patterncarrier, said ink ribbon being deformable in response to the strike of said at least one print hammer against it, and printer including a means for holding and protecting said ink ribbon comprising a first mask having an elastic body and a plurality of substantially axially aligned windows therein, said windows being alignable with a selected row of said plurality of symbols carried on the surface of said pattern-carrier, and a second mask having an elastic body and a plurality of substantially axially aligned windows therein, said windows provided in said second mask being also aligned with said windows provided in said first mask, each discrete window provided in said first mask being coaxial with a window respectively provided in said second mask, said first and second masks being disposed between said patterncarrier and said at least one print hammer, said ink ribbon being movable between said first and second masks and the inking portion of said ink ribbon being aligned with said respective pluralities of windows provided in said first and second masks, said at least one print hammer having a strike path through a pair of coaxial windows provided respectively in said first and second masks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The printer as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said first and second masks is a unitary plate and said first and second masks are engaged along respective surface thereof.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |