US3884340A
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Type disc and method of making same
Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-10
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-10-10
Abstract
Abstract Metal font plates secured to heads of a type disc. Plates are made by depositing a thin coating of metal in a mold which has characters imprinted therein. The plates with the various characters are segregated and secured to the heads of the type discs.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Tramposch
- 👤 David W Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:59
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/22; B41J1/24; B41J1/28; B41J1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A printing disc assembly constructed of a composite of structural members, said assembly comprising: A. a disc shaped member having a plurality of flexible plastic arms radially extending outwardly from a hub portion of said disc member, said arms each having a head section at an outer portion thereof, each of said head sections having a character disposed thereon; and B. a plurality of metal print character members annularly arranged with respect to each other and each having a character and securing means, each of said character members being respectively secured to an end portion of a corresponding arm by means of said securing means, thus forming a composite printing disc assembly, each character of said metal print members correspondingly disposed over and upon a matching character of the head sections, so as to form integral character composites.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A printing disc assembly constructed of a composite of structural members, said assembly comprising: A. a disc shaped member having a plurality of flexible plastic arms radially extending outwardly from a hub portion of said disc member, said arms each having a head section at an outer portion thereof, each of said head sections having a character disposed thereon; and B. a plurality of metal print character members annularly arranged with respect to each other and each having a character and securing means, each of said character members being respectively secured to an end portion of a corresponding arm by means of said securing means, thus forming a composite printing disc assembly, each character of said metal print members correspondingly disposed over and upon a matching character of the head sections, so as to form integral character composites.
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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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |