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US4059211A
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Web material storage device
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1977-01-21
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1997-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A continuous web handling device includes two web storage structures, both of which can receive and discharge web material. A selector mechanism including a rotatable web guide turret directs the web material into a selected one of said structures and simultaneously directs the material previously stored in the other of said structures to be delivered therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest E. Brizzolara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:18
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/26; B; B65; B65H; B65H19/00; B65H19/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A film handling and directing device intended to be interposed between a first guide track and a second guide track; said device comprising: a plurality of storage means, each of said storage means being adapted to receive and store film and then to supply the previously stored film; and a rotatable turret having a first and a second track, one of said tracks directing web material into one of said storage means while the other of said tracks simultaneously directs web material out of another of said storage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A film handling and directing device intended to be interposed between a first guide track and a second guide track; said device comprising: a plurality of storage means, each of said storage means being adapted to receive and store film and then to supply the previously stored film; and a rotatable turret having a first and a second track, one of said tracks directing web material into one of said storage means while the other of said tracks simultaneously directs web material out of another of said storage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A web handling device comprising: web supply and exit paths; first and second web storage means; first guide means; second guide means; and means for selectively connecting said guide means to said storage means, said connecting means being movable between: a first position wherein said first guide means is operatively associated with said first storage means and said supply path and said second guide means is operatively associated with said second storage means and said exit path; and a second position wherein said first guide means is operatively associated with said second storage means and said supply path and said second guide means is operatively associated with said first storage means and said exit path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A web handling device comprising: web supply and exit paths; first and second web storage means; first guide means; second guide means; and means for selectively connecting said guide means to said storage means, said connecting means being movable between: a first position wherein said first guide means is operatively associated with said first storage means and said supply path and said second guide means is operatively associated with said second storage means and said exit path; and a second position wherein said first guide means is operatively associated with said second storage means and said supply path and said second guide means is operatively associated with said first storage means and said exit path.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-11-21 | 1981-05-23 | 1981-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |