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US3958508A
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Device for positioning an object to be printed in a printing machine
Assignee: SAKURAI SEISAKUSHO Ltd
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Filing: 1974-12-18
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Granted: 1976-05-25
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Expires: 1994-12-18
Abstract
Abstract This device for positioning an object to be printed in a printing machine is adapted to guide projected printing pins into holes formed in the object to be printed during printing and to prevent said object from lifting off of the surface plate while said positioning pins are being inserted into said holes.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshikuni Sakurai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:12
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F15/00; B41F15/14; B41F15/16; B41F15/18; B41F15/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for positioning an object containing prepunched locating holes and intended to be printed in a printing machine, said device comprising a surface plate on which said object is placed, front and side positioning members movable simultaneously longitudinally and transversely respectively of said surface plate for temporarily positioning said object on said surface plate in the longitudinal and the transverse directions, positioning pins adapted to engage the prepunched locating holes in said object positioned on said surface plate, and a clamping member provided on said front positioning member and movable into clamping engagement with said object substantially simultaneously with said front and side positioning members, said positioning pins being adapted to fit into the locating holes in said object during printing and movable into said locating holes in timed relationship with and immediately subsequent to the longitudinal and transverse positioning movements respectively of said front and side positioning members and the clamping movement of said clamping member and said clamping member being adapted to prevent said object from lifting off of its final position on said surface plate while said positioning pins are inserted in the locating holes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for positioning an object containing prepunched locating holes and intended to be printed in a printing machine, said device comprising a surface plate on which said object is placed, front and side positioning members movable simultaneously longitudinally and transversely respectively of said surface plate for temporarily positioning said object on said surface plate in the longitudinal and the transverse directions, positioning pins adapted to engage the prepunched locating holes in said object positioned on said surface plate, and a clamping member provided on said front positioning member and movable into clamping engagement with said object substantially simultaneously with said front and side positioning members, said positioning pins being adapted to fit into the locating holes in said object during printing and movable into said locating holes in timed relationship with and immediately subsequent to the longitudinal and transverse positioning movements respectively of said front and side positioning members and the clamping movement of said clamping member and said clamping member being adapted to prevent said object from lifting off of its final position on said surface plate while said positioning pins are inserted in the locating holes.
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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) | 1979-05-25 | 1979-11-24 | 1980-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-25 | 1983-11-24 | 1984-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-25 | 1987-11-24 | 1988-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |