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Printing device
Assignee: Detroit Ball Bearing Co
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Filing: 1975-09-22
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Granted: 1977-03-08
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Expires: 1995-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A printing device is provided having one portion which is a magnetic retainer to receive and hold a plate having indicia stamped thereon and another portion which is grooved to receive printing type.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. LaPointe, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:46
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F27/00; B41F27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A printing device, a holder for said printing device, said printing device being mounted in said holder, said printing device comprising a metallic plate having a flat face, permanent magnet means provided on a portion of said face, said permanent magnet means comprising at least three permanent magnets, a plurality of spaced apart recesses provided on said portion of said flat face, each of said magents being received in one of said recesses, a flat magnetic plate releasably retained on said flat face by said magnet means, said flat metallic plate having protruding indicia stamped thereon, a plurality of parallel spaced apart grooves provided in the remaining portion of said flat face, printing type releasably received in said grooves, said printing type having a generally U-shaped configuration including a pair of leg elements spaced apart by an interconnecting web portion, indicia type protruding from said web portion, said leg elements extending into adjacent grooves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A printing device, a holder for said printing device, said printing device being mounted in said holder, said printing device comprising a metallic plate having a flat face, permanent magnet means provided on a portion of said face, said permanent magnet means comprising at least three permanent magnets, a plurality of spaced apart recesses provided on said portion of said flat face, each of said magents being received in one of said recesses, a flat magnetic plate releasably retained on said flat face by said magnet means, said flat metallic plate having protruding indicia stamped thereon, a plurality of parallel spaced apart grooves provided in the remaining portion of said flat face, printing type releasably received in said grooves, said printing type having a generally U-shaped configuration including a pair of leg elements spaced apart by an interconnecting web portion, indicia type protruding from said web portion, said leg elements extending into adjacent grooves.
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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) | 1980-03-07 | 1980-09-06 | 1981-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-07 | 1984-09-06 | 1985-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-07 | 1988-09-06 | 1989-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |