US3939956A
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Holder for typewriter paper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-24
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A holder is provided for paper for typewriters which employ rolls of paper or consecutively joined sheets of computer paper in various sizes. The holder comprises a base upon which the typewriter may sit, upright side portions which are capable of supporting a roll of paper, and sliding shelves between the upright side portions. When consecutively joined sheets of computer paper are to be used in the typewriter, a stack is placed on the upper shelf and the used paper is fed back onto a lower shelf that has been partially pulled out.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam Stamou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:07
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A holder for typewriter paper comprising a frame having upright and side portions and open front and rear ends, said upright side portions having means for supporting a roll of paper, an upper and a lower shelf between the upright side portions, and means supporting said upper and lower shelves for frontward and rearward sliding, the upper shelf being capable of supporting a stack of consecutively joined sheets of rectangular paper to be fed to a typewriter and the lower shelf being movable from under the upper shelf to a position where it can receive said paper after typing , and one of said shelves being withdrawable from between said uprights and insertable rearwardly behind the other of said shelves on said supporting means when said other shelf is partially withdrawn forwardly, to provide a paper support of increased area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A holder for typewriter paper comprising a frame having upright and side portions and open front and rear ends, said upright side portions having means for supporting a roll of paper, an upper and a lower shelf between the upright side portions, and means supporting said upper and lower shelves for frontward and rearward sliding, the upper shelf being capable of supporting a stack of consecutively joined sheets of rectangular paper to be fed to a typewriter and the lower shelf being movable from under the upper shelf to a position where it can receive said paper after typing , and one of said shelves being withdrawable from between said uprights and insertable rearwardly behind the other of said shelves on said supporting means when said other shelf is partially withdrawn forwardly, to provide a paper support of increased area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for holding a roll of paper comprise arcuate grooves in the top of the upright side portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprise upper and lower grooves in the upright side portions in which the shelves are slidable, the upper shelf being removable from the upper grooves and insertable into the lower grooves when the lower shelf has been partially pulled out.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the frame includes a cradle for guiding electric cables from the typewriter to the side of the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the frame has a base portion extending rearwardly beyond the upright side portions on which can be placed a typewriter to counter-balance the weight of paper supported on said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said side portions comprise side walls, and said lower shelf carries a front drawer face member for closing the open front end of said holder when said lower shelf is inserted between the side walls.
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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |