US3889845A
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Marker strip dispenser
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1974-02-11
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing device preferably for wire marker strips supported on a selectively slitted backing web comprises a body member having a strip deflector extending selectively into a dispensing zone communicating with a web receiving passageway defined by spaced upper and lower portions of the body member. Advancement of the web through the passageway causes successive marker strips to be selectively positioned by the strip deflector out of the plane of the backing web and into the dispensing zone for convenient removal from the backing web. Camming means which may comprise a suitably contoured surface adjacent the strip deflector operates to cam an unremoved marker strip back to its original position as it is moved past the dispensing zone.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis F Haitmanek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65C; B65C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for selectively positioning a marker strip for removal from a backing web containing a plurality of such strips, comprising: a body member having web support means comprising a first portion and a second portion, said first and said second portions being arranged in selectively spaced relationship to define a web receiving passageway therebetween, a dispensing zone adapted to permit the removal of said marker strip from said web, said dispensing zone extending essentially across the width of said web receiving passageway and communicating therewith, said dispensing zone comprising an opening adapted to receive said marker strip therethrough; and a strip deflector extending selectively from said web support means first portion towards said dispensing zone to planarly deflect a selective portion of said marker strip out of the plane of said web receiving passageway and into said dispensing zone for removal of said marker strips from said web; said web support means second portion further comprising camming means for returning the deflected portion of an unremoved marker strip to its original position upon the selective advancement of said marker strip through said web receiving passageway and into engagement with said camming means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for selectively positioning a marker strip for removal from a backing web containing a plurality of such strips, comprising: a body member having web support means comprising a first portion and a second portion, said first and said second portions being arranged in selectively spaced relationship to define a web receiving passageway therebetween, a dispensing zone adapted to permit the removal of said marker strip from said web, said dispensing zone extending essentially across the width of said web receiving passageway and communicating therewith, said dispensing zone comprising an opening adapted to receive said marker strip therethrough; and a strip deflector extending selectively from said web support means first portion towards said dispensing zone to planarly deflect a selective portion of said marker strip out of the plane of said web receiving passageway and into said dispensing zone for removal of said marker strips from said web; said web support means second portion further comprising camming means for returning the deflected portion of an unremoved marker strip to its original position upon the selective advancement of said marker strip through said web receiving passageway and into engagement with said camming means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said camming means comprises a selectively formed surface disposed in close proximate relationship to said strip deflector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 1 further comprising means for selectively advancing said marker strips within said web receiving passageway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 3 wherein said advancing means comprises a movable member cooperatively attached to said web support means for selective engagement with said marker strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as defined in claim 1 further comprising means for selectively positioning said strip deflector with respect to said dispensing zone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as defined in claim 5 wherein said strip deflector positioning means is movably coupled to said web support means first portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said web support means first and second portions each comprise generally planar elements, said second portion being disposed in substantially parallel planar relationship to said first portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as defined in claim 7 wherein said web support means second portion comprises a first element and a second element arranged in generally coplanar relationship, said dispensing zone being located generally intermediate said first element And said second element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 1 further comprising means for selectively maintaining said marker strips in a given position adjacent said dispensing zone.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 9 wherein said position maintaining means comprises resilient pressure means co-operative with said web receiving passageway to provide a partial restriction thereat, said resilient pressure means being selectively deflectable upon engagement with selected portions of said marker strips.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |