US4066023A
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Copy machine table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-24
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1997-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A framework contains a copy machine having a transparent platen on its rectangular top surface, and an ejection slot and access door on sides below the top surface. Three planar leaves are attached to the framework such that they may be moved either to a horizontal position coplanar with the transparent platen or to a vertical position proximate the framework. When in the raised horizontal position, the leaves provide a large surface which facilitates copying large sheets or plats. An aperture within a planar leaf and adjustments in the framework provide access to the sides of the copy machine for operational purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Kingdon R. Hughes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:59
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/60; G03G15/605; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6207; G03B27/625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
291 words
A table adapted for use with a copy machine, said copy machine having a. a rectangular top surface, b. a transparent platen on said top surface, c. an ejection slot for ejecting copies in a side below said top surface, d. a paper input slot for injecting paper in a side below said top surface, e. an access door in a side below said top surface, and f. a base supporting said copy machine on the floor; the improved table comprising in combination with the above: g. a framework on said floor, h. at least two planar leaves, j. said copy machine within said framework, k. leaf hinges attached to each planar leaf, m. said leaf hinges securing each of said planar leaves to the framework in a horizontal position with at least one side of each of said planar leaves adjacent to at least one side of the copy machine within said framework, and n. said leaf hinges also securing each of said planar leaves to the framework in a horizontal position with the upper surfaces of said planar leaves coplanar with the transparent platen of said copy machine as defined above, o. said leaf hinges further forming means for securing said planar leaves to the framework so that leaves may be folded to a vertical position proximate said framework, p. Said framework having four legs, q. said legs rigidly connect together on three sides of said copy machine, r. said framework having at least two top braces connected to the top of said legs, s. said leaves being connected to said top braces by said hinges, t. said framework having a middle brace connecting two legs below the tops thereof, u. said middle brace being below said rejection slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
291 words
A table adapted for use with a copy machine, said copy machine having a. a rectangular top surface, b. a transparent platen on said top surface, c. an ejection slot for ejecting copies in a side below said top surface, d. a paper input slot for injecting paper in a side below said top surface, e. an access door in a side below said top surface, and f. a base supporting said copy machine on the floor; the improved table comprising in combination with the above: g. a framework on said floor, h. at least two planar leaves, j. said copy machine within said framework, k. leaf hinges attached to each planar leaf, m. said leaf hinges securing each of said planar leaves to the framework in a horizontal position with at least one side of each of said planar leaves adjacent to at least one side of the copy machine within said framework, and n. said leaf hinges also securing each of said planar leaves to the framework in a horizontal position with the upper surfaces of said planar leaves coplanar with the transparent platen of said copy machine as defined above, o. said leaf hinges further forming means for securing said planar leaves to the framework so that leaves may be folded to a vertical position proximate said framework, p. Said framework having four legs, q. said legs rigidly connect together on three sides of said copy machine, r. said framework having at least two top braces connected to the top of said legs, s. said leaves being connected to said top braces by said hinges, t. said framework having a middle brace connecting two legs below the tops thereof, u. said middle brace being below said rejection slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with additional limitations of r. said planar leaves being three in number, s. each of said planar leaves having one side adjacent to said copy machine within said framework.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 with additional limitations of t. movable braces being attached to said framework, u. said movable braces forming means for rigidly securing said planar leaves in the horizontal position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with additional limitations of r. at least one of said planar leaves having at least one aperture therein, s. said aperture forming means of access to said copy machine sides for operational purposes when said planar leaves are in the horizontal or the vertical position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 with additional limitations of t. said planar leaves being three in number, u. each of said planar leaves having one side adjacent to said copy machine within said framework.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 with an additional limitation of v. said copy machine having said planar leaves adjacent to each side of said copy machine within said framework with exception of a side most distal of said transparent platen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 with additional limitations of v. movable braces being attached to said framework, w. said movable braces forming means for rigidly securing said planar leaves in the horizontal position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 with additional limitations of x. said planar leaf adjacent to a side of the copy machine with said ejection slot having an ejection aperture, y. said ejection aperture providing means for access to the ejection slot while the planar leaf with said ejection aperture is in the vertical position and the horizontal position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 with additional limitations of jj. said movable braces being rigid ontriggers, kk. said movable braces being attached to the top braces by vertically aligned brace hinges, mm. said brace hinges providing means for securing said movable braces in a closed position proximate the top braces, nn. said brace hinges also providing means for securing said movable braces in an open position perpendicular said top braces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with additional limitations of jj. said framework having a removable brace, kk. said removable brace connecting the two legs on the side of said framework not having a bottom brace, mm. said removable brace providing means for retaining said copy machine within said framework, nn. said removable brace being disconnectable from said framework.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention as defined in claim 10 with additional limitations of oo. said removable brace having an open bar latch at each end, pp. said open bar latches providing means for securing said removable brace to said framework, qq. said open bar latches also providing means for removing said removable brace from said framework.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with additional limitations of nn. said framework having two flat braces, oo. said flat braces connecting said middle brace to the top braces adjacent the planar leaf with the aperture therein, pp. said framework having a gap between said top braces adjacent the planar leaf with the aperture, said gap providing means of access to the ejection slot and transparent platen.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with additional limitations of jj. one of said bottom braces adjacent to a side of said copy machine having said access door being lower than the bottom of the access door, kk. said lower bottom brace providing means of access to said access door.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |