US4015843A
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Newspaper streamliner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-14
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1995-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A newspaper streamliner for mounting in a newspaper conveyor system which includes a pair of roller-operated belts disposed in essentially parallel relationship on each side of a newspaper stream, and a flat cover plate disposed between the belts to receive a continuing flow of newspapers. The belts are wider at the upstream, receiving end of the streamliner than at the discharge end in order to effect a straightening of the newspapers as they enter the wide end and are forced into alignment as they exit the narrow end of the moving belt. The streamliner is designed to be compatible with existing newspaper conveyor systems and can be mounted by means of an adjustable frame onto the frame of such a conveyor system, or in the alternative, on the floor or other area in the vicinity of the conveyor system.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Tennant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/52; B65G; B65G2207/00; B65G2207/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A newspaper streamliner for maintaining the alignment of newspapers in a newspaper conveyor system comprising: a. a frame positioned in said conveyor system; b. a first and second set of vertically oriented, essentially aligned rollers disposed in essentially parallel relationship on said frame on either side of the conveyor in said conveyor system; c. a first endless belt mounted on said first set of vertically oriented rollers and a second endless belt mounted on said second set of vertically oriented rollers; and d. a set of drive pulleys mounted in cooperation with said conveyor system and rotating at essentially the same pheripheral speed as the conveyor system, and at least one set of drive cables removably cooperating with said drive pulleys and at least one roller in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers to drive said vertically oriented rollers and said endless belts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A newspaper streamliner for maintaining the alignment of newspapers in a newspaper conveyor system comprising: a. a frame positioned in said conveyor system; b. a first and second set of vertically oriented, essentially aligned rollers disposed in essentially parallel relationship on said frame on either side of the conveyor in said conveyor system; c. a first endless belt mounted on said first set of vertically oriented rollers and a second endless belt mounted on said second set of vertically oriented rollers; and d. a set of drive pulleys mounted in cooperation with said conveyor system and rotating at essentially the same pheripheral speed as the conveyor system, and at least one set of drive cables removably cooperating with said drive pulleys and at least one roller in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers to drive said vertically oriented rollers and said endless belts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 wherein the forward rollers in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers are positioned farther apart from each other than the others of said vertically oriented rollers to receive said newspaper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 further comprising a carriage slidably carried by said frame and receiving said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers in adjustable relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 wherein the forward rollers in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers are positioned farther apart from each other than the others of said vertically oriented rollers and further comprising a carriage slidably carried by said frame and receiving said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers in adjustable relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 wherein at least one of said rollers in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers is provided with a set of grooves to receive said cables and further comprising a cover plate carried by said frame and disposed under said conveyor to limit the vertical displacement of said newspapers with respect to said first endless belt and said second endless belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 wherein said vertically oriented rollers are double tapered to prevent said endless belt from moving upward or downward on said rollers when said rollers are rotating.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 further comprising; a. a carriage slidably carried by said frame and receiving said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers in adjustable relationship; and b. adjusting means cooperating with said carriage and said frame to selectively move said vertically oriented rollers and said endless belts in concert in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of said conveyor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 wherein said drive pulleys are split pulleys bolted to a drum shaft of said conveyor system and having a pair of grooves to receive a pair of drive cables.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
186 words
The newspaper streamliner of claim 1 further comprising a carriage slidably carried by said frame and receiving said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers in adjustable relationship, and adjusting means cooperating with said carriage and said frame to selectively move said carriage, said vertically oriented rollers and said endless belts in concert in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of said conveyor; and wherein: a. the forward rollers in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers are positioned farther apart from each other than the others of said vertically oriented rollers; b. at least one of said rollers in each of said first and second set of vertically oriented rollers is provided with a set of grooves to receive a drive cable; c. said vertically oriented rollers are double tapered to prevent said endless belts from moving upward or downward on said rollers when said rollers are rotating; and d. said drive pulleys are split pulleys bolted to a drum shaft of said conveyor system and having a pair of grooves to receive a pair of drive cables.
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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) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |