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US3921784A
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Printing disc having bifurcated type arms
Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-15
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece disc-shaped printing matrix for a serial printer, which matrix is adapted to be rotatably indexed to bring selected type elements thereon to a predetermined print position. The matrix is provided with a plurality of radially extending arms, each of which has at least two type-carrying fingers radially extending therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfreds Orlens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:37
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/22; B41J1/24; B41J1/28; B41J1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A rotative printing disc for use in a high speed serial printer, said printing disc adapted to be rotatively movable so as to be indexed to any one of several select print positions; said printing disc comprising a central hub portion and a plurality of arms carried by, and substantially radially extending from, said hub portion; each of said arms being bifurcated to provide a pair of outwardly extending type supporting fingers, each of said fingers having an outer end; a separate type element mounted on each of said outer ends; and each finger of each pair of the outwardly extending type supporting fingers being longer than its respective arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A rotative printing disc for use in a high speed serial printer, said printing disc adapted to be rotatively movable so as to be indexed to any one of several select print positions; said printing disc comprising a central hub portion and a plurality of arms carried by, and substantially radially extending from, said hub portion; each of said arms being bifurcated to provide a pair of outwardly extending type supporting fingers, each of said fingers having an outer end; a separate type element mounted on each of said outer ends; and each finger of each pair of the outwardly extending type supporting fingers being longer than its respective arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The rotative printing disc of claim 1, wherein said arms and fingers are reinforced by an enlarged section in a region defining the bifurcation of said arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The rotative printing disc of claim 1, wherein said arms and said fingers are disposed in a substantially common plane.
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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |