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Continuous operating collator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention is for a collator for business papers wherein multiple copies and multiple pages are prepared. The collator, for the same page, can run continuously thereby saving time and money and paper. The collator comprises bins, arranged with one bin above the other bin, and with the bins offset from each other so as to appear to be at an angle.
Inventors
- 👤 David H. Holliday
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H39/00; B65H39/10; B65H39/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A collator comprising: a. at least two columns identified as a first column and a second column, b. each column having a plurality of bins; c. said columns being juxtapositioned to each other; d. said columns being on a bias at a slant; e. said bins being, substantially, horizontal; f. an upper bin, partially, overlying the next lower bin and, partially extending over the next lower bin; and, g. the top bins in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest bin in the first column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A collator comprising: a. at least two columns identified as a first column and a second column, b. each column having a plurality of bins; c. said columns being juxtapositioned to each other; d. said columns being on a bias at a slant; e. said bins being, substantially, horizontal; f. an upper bin, partially, overlying the next lower bin and, partially extending over the next lower bin; and, g. the top bins in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest bin in the first column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A collator according to claim 1 and comprising: a. a first means to move the columns in increments of a predetermined distance; and, b. said predetermined distance being, substantially, the distance an upper bin extends over the next lower bin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A collator according to claim 1 and comprising: a. the top receiving bin in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest receiving bin in the first column.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A collator according to claim 2 and comprising: a. the top receiving bin in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest receiving bin in the first column.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A collator according to claim 2 and comprising: a. said top receiving bin extending over the lowest receiving bin by a distance equal to, substantially, said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A collator according to claim 4 and comprising: a. said top receiving bin extending over the lowest receiving bin by a distance equal to, substantially, said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A collator according to claim 2 and comprising: a. a platform, and, b. said two columns being, movably, positioned on said platform.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A collator according to claim 7 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A collator according to claim 7 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A collator according to claim 7 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform in steps; and, b. a step being equal in length to said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A collator according to claim 6 and comprising: a. a platform; and, b. said two columns being, movably, positioned on said platform.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A collator according to claim 11 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A collator according to claim 11 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A collator according to claim 1 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform in steps; and, b. a step being equal in length to said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
172 words
A combination of a collator and a feeding mechanism, said collator comprising: a. at least two columns identified as a first column and a second column; b. each column having a plurality of bins; c. said columns being juxtapositioned to each other; d. said columns being on a bias at a slant; e. said bins being, substantially, horizontal; f. an upper bin, partially, overlying the next lower bin and, partially extending over the next lower bin; g. the top bins in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest bin in the first column; h. said feeding mechanism being positioned to introduce a material to a bin in a column; i. said feeding mechanism being capable of introducing said materials to adjacent bins in a column; j. said feeding mechanism being capable of introducing said materials to bins in adjacent columns; and, k. means to move said collator and said feeding mechanism with respect to each other a distance equal to, substantially, the distance the upper bin extends over the next lower bin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
172 words
A combination of a collator and a feeding mechanism, said collator comprising: a. at least two columns identified as a first column and a second column; b. each column having a plurality of bins; c. said columns being juxtapositioned to each other; d. said columns being on a bias at a slant; e. said bins being, substantially, horizontal; f. an upper bin, partially, overlying the next lower bin and, partially extending over the next lower bin; g. the top bins in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest bin in the first column; h. said feeding mechanism being positioned to introduce a material to a bin in a column; i. said feeding mechanism being capable of introducing said materials to adjacent bins in a column; j. said feeding mechanism being capable of introducing said materials to bins in adjacent columns; and, k. means to move said collator and said feeding mechanism with respect to each other a distance equal to, substantially, the distance the upper bin extends over the next lower bin.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination according to claim 15 and comprising: a. a first means to move the columns in increments of a predetermined distance; and, b. said predetermined distance being, substantially, the distance an upper bin extends over the next lower bin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination according to claim 15 and comprising: a. the top receiving bin in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest receiving bin in the first column.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination according to claim 16 and comprising: a. the top receiving bin in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest receiving bin in the first column.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination according to claim 16 and comprising: a. said top receiving bin extending over the lowest receiving bin by a distance equal to, substantially, said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination according to claim 18 and comprising: a. said top receiving bin extending over the lowest receiving bin by a distance equal to, substantially, said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 16 and comprising: a. a platform; and, b. said two columns being, movably, positioned on said platform.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 21 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 21 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination according to claim 21 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform in steps; and, b. a step being equal in length to said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 20 and comprising: a. a platform; and, b. said two columns being, movably, positioned on said platform.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 25 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 25 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination according to claim 25 wherein said first means moves a. said two columns on said platform in steps; and, b. a step being equal in length to said increment of a predetermined distance.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for, continuously, collating sheet material, said method comprising: a. positioning a first column and a second column of bins adjacent to each other; b. each column having a plurality of bins; c. positioning said bins in a column so that an upper bin, partially, overlies the next lower bin and, partially, extends over the next lower bin; d. the top receiving bin in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest receiving bin in the first column; and, e. feeding, continuously, said sheet material to said bins in said columns and in feeding said sheet material moving said sheet material and said columns with respect to each other both, horizontally, and, vertically.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
113 words
A method for, continuously, collating sheet material, said method comprising: a. positioning a first column and a second column of bins adjacent to each other; b. each column having a plurality of bins; c. positioning said bins in a column so that an upper bin, partially, overlies the next lower bin and, partially, extends over the next lower bin; d. the top receiving bin in the second column overlying, substantially, the lowest receiving bin in the first column; and, e. feeding, continuously, said sheet material to said bins in said columns and in feeding said sheet material moving said sheet material and said columns with respect to each other both, horizontally, and, vertically.
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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) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |