Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In a duplicating apparatus for producing collated copy sets from precollated information in the form of master information storage means including a web adapted to move in reverse directions comprising: reversible drive means for moving an information storage web along a predetermined path in a preselected direction past first and second copy transfer stations, first transport means for transporting copy sheets past a first transfer station adjacent the path of said web to receive a developed image thereon from said web when the web is moved in a first direction, second transport means for transporting copy sheets past a second transfer station for receiving a developed image thereon from said web when the web is moved in a reverse direction, first and second receiving trays positioned to receive copy sheets image face up or image face down from either the first or second transfer stations depending upon the direction of movement of the web, and control means operable to advance copy sheets selectively into a one of said first or second trays depending upon the direction of movement of the web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a duplicating apparatus for producing collated copy sets from precollated information in the form of master information storage means including a web adapted to move in reverse directions comprising: reversible drive means for moving an information storage web along a predetermined path in a preselected direction past first and second copy transfer stations, first transport means for transporting copy sheets past a first transfer station adjacent the path of said web to receive a developed image thereon from said web when the web is moved in a first direction, second transport means for transporting copy sheets past a second transfer station for receiving a developed image thereon from said web when the web is moved in a reverse direction, first and second receiving trays positioned to receive copy sheets image face up or image face down from either the first or second transfer stations depending upon the direction of movement of the web, and control means operable to advance copy sheets selectively into a one of said first or second trays depending upon the direction of movement of the web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said web is in the form of a lithographic master.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said web is a flexographic master material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said web is in the form of an electrostatic recording material which is developed by electroscopic toner.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of producing collated sets of precollated information comprising the steps of transporting a web bearing precollated graphic information in a first direction, developing the web by contact with a rotatable member, transferring developed images onto copy sheets at a first transfer station, and directing sheets in sequence to a first tray image face down and then reversing the direction of the web and rotatable member, and transferring developed images onto copy sheets at a second transfer station, and directing the sheets from the second transfer station to a second tray image face up and repeating the aforementioned steps to produce collated copy sets for movement of the web in each direction.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of producing collated sets of precollated information comprising the steps of transporting a web bearing precollated graphic information in a first direction, developing the web by contact with a rotatable member, transferring developed images onto copy sheets at a first transfer station, and directing sheets in sequence to a first tray image face down and then reversing the direction of the web and rotatable member, and transferring developed images onto copy sheets at a second transfer station, and directing the sheets from the second transfer station to a second tray image face up and repeating the aforementioned steps to produce collated copy sets for movement of the web in each direction.