US4056193A
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Sheet holder attachment adapted to be used with sheet holder for sheet counter
Assignee: Laurel Bank Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1976-03-26
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A sheet holder attachment is used with a sheet holder for a counter for counting sheets and comprises a base member, a keep member pivotably mounted on said base member and spring means for urging said keep member toward said base member to hold a stack of small sheets to be counted on said base member. The base member has a stand portion for supporting the lower end of the sheet stack and abutment members adapted to engage the rear end of the sheet stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Minoru Yoshida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/16; G06M; G06M9/00; G06M9/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/203; Y10T24/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In combination with a sheet holder for a sheet counter for counting sheets by suction attracting them one by one, a small sheet holder attachment, said sheet holder including a sheet receiving plate, a sheet holding plate attached thereto, a counted sheet keeper rod, means pivotally mounting the sheet holding plate and the sheet receiving plate for movement toward the sheet keeper rod to a sheet counting position, said small sheet holder attachment characterized by: a base member, means mounting said base member to the sheet holding plate of the sheet holder for movement with the sheet holding plate toward the keeper rod, a keep member pivotably mounted on said base member and spring means for urging said keep member toward said base member to clamp a stack of small sheets to be counted between said base member and said keep member, said base member having a stand portion for supporting the lower end of the sheet stack, and abutment members adapted to engage the rear end of the sheet stack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In combination with a sheet holder for a sheet counter for counting sheets by suction attracting them one by one, a small sheet holder attachment, said sheet holder including a sheet receiving plate, a sheet holding plate attached thereto, a counted sheet keeper rod, means pivotally mounting the sheet holding plate and the sheet receiving plate for movement toward the sheet keeper rod to a sheet counting position, said small sheet holder attachment characterized by: a base member, means mounting said base member to the sheet holding plate of the sheet holder for movement with the sheet holding plate toward the keeper rod, a keep member pivotably mounted on said base member and spring means for urging said keep member toward said base member to clamp a stack of small sheets to be counted between said base member and said keep member, said base member having a stand portion for supporting the lower end of the sheet stack, and abutment members adapted to engage the rear end of the sheet stack.
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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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |