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US3916159A
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Record sheet or card having raised portions with guiding means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-15
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A control sheet or card having raised portions thereon for operating a contact with the raised portions shaped for guiding and centering the contact as the raised portions pass by the contact with inwardly sloping forward and rear ends on the raised portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Castillo Juan M Del
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:51
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K2019/06215; G06K2019/06271
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A record sheet means for use with a plurality of contact means, said sheet means moving relatively to said contact means in a predetermined direction, a plurality of raised contact surfaces on said sheet means for coacting with said contact means to activate said contact means, each of said raised contact surfaces comprising beveled downwardly and outwardly sloping sides at the forward and rear ends of said raised contact surfaces, said forward end having an inwardly sloped surface sloping inwardly from the outer edges of the forward end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A record sheet means for use with a plurality of contact means, said sheet means moving relatively to said contact means in a predetermined direction, a plurality of raised contact surfaces on said sheet means for coacting with said contact means to activate said contact means, each of said raised contact surfaces comprising beveled downwardly and outwardly sloping sides at the forward and rear ends of said raised contact surfaces, said forward end having an inwardly sloped surface sloping inwardly from the outer edges of the forward end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The record sheet means of claim 1, further characterized by said rear end having an inwardly sloped surface, sloping inwardly from the outer edges of the rear end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The record sheet means of claim 2, further characterized by a V-shaped groove along the top surface of said raised contact surface extending in said predetermined direction between said forward and rear ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The record sheet means of claim 2, further characterized by said inwardly sloped surfaces on said forward and rear ends being V-shaped grooves with the bottom of the V centered in said sloped surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The record sheet means of claim 2, further characterized by said inwardly sloped sUrfaces on said forward and rear ends having curved concave surfaces at said ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The record sheet means of claim 5, further characterized by a centered groove in said curved concave surfaces of said ends extending in said predetermined direction in said curved concave surfaces.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |