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US3907279A
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Collating device
Assignee: AB Dick Co
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Filing: 1970-08-24
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1990-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A collating device having movable partitions whereby different numbers of copies can be delivered to different bins utilizing a standard uniform sequence of movement of the sheet distributor with respect to the bins.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Ervin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/04; B65H31/12; B65H31/14; B65H2511/00; B65H2511/10; B65H2511/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A method of delivering sheets to a plurality of adjacent bins each of which as a support panel and an entrance area through which a sheet may pass into the bin, said method comprising the steps of sequentially delivering sheets to each of the bins by directing a sheet through the entrance area for each of the bins in turn, connecting the entrance area for one of the bins in communication with an adjacent bin by changing the position of a support panel for the one bin relative to the adjacent bin, delivering first and second sheets to the adjacent bin after changing the position of the support panel for the one bin by directing the first sheet through the entrance area for the one bin and directing the second sheEt through the entrance area for the adjacent bin to accumulate the first and second sheets in the adjacent bin.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
A method of delivering sheets to a plurality of adjacent bins each of which as a support panel and an entrance area through which a sheet may pass into the bin, said method comprising the steps of sequentially delivering sheets to each of the bins by directing a sheet through the entrance area for each of the bins in turn, connecting the entrance area for one of the bins in communication with an adjacent bin by changing the position of a support panel for the one bin relative to the adjacent bin, delivering first and second sheets to the adjacent bin after changing the position of the support panel for the one bin by directing the first sheet through the entrance area for the one bin and directing the second sheEt through the entrance area for the adjacent bin to accumulate the first and second sheets in the adjacent bin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said step of changing the position of a support panel includes the step of removing the support panel for the bin from a framework holding the support panels for the plurality of bins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said step of changing the position of a support panel includes the step of pivoting the support panel in a direction away from the support panel for the adjacent bin.
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |