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Equipment for handling different forms for an accounting machine
Assignee: TIM SpA
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Filing: 1974-11-20
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1994-11-20
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns a form handling device for an accounting machine wherein a continuous form, a journal form and an accounting card are independently supplied on the printing platen.
Inventors
- 👤 Adriano Zambolin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:57
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/48; B41J11/50; B41J11/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In an accounting machine an equipment for independently handling a plurality of different forms comprising: a print and supporting platen for first and second continuous forms positioned adjacent one another on said platen, a guiding means and advancing means for positioning and feeding a card over said platen in superimposed relationship with at least one of said continuous forms, said guiding means being laterally movable with respect to said platen, an element movable along said platen for printing on said forms and on said card, motor means for moving said platen, a second advancing means connected to said motor means for moving said first continuous form, and control means for allowing the similtaneous and independent movement of said first continuous form and said card during the printing on said second continuous form.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In an accounting machine an equipment for independently handling a plurality of different forms comprising: a print and supporting platen for first and second continuous forms positioned adjacent one another on said platen, a guiding means and advancing means for positioning and feeding a card over said platen in superimposed relationship with at least one of said continuous forms, said guiding means being laterally movable with respect to said platen, an element movable along said platen for printing on said forms and on said card, motor means for moving said platen, a second advancing means connected to said motor means for moving said first continuous form, and control means for allowing the similtaneous and independent movement of said first continuous form and said card during the printing on said second continuous form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
An equipment according to claim 1, wherein said control means comprise at least one roller disposed to the rear of said platen with respect to said element movable along said platen, said second continuous form passing between said roller and said platen to be moved by said platen, a first guide element positioned above said platen and a second guide element positioned below said platen for guiding said first continuous form and said card, respectively, outside said roller with respect to said platen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3653483A
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |