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US4083550A
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Multiple copy sorting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-03
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1996-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A multiple copy sorting apparatus is disclosed for use in combination with a copying machine employed in making copies, said sorting apparatus comprising a plurality of trays which may be moved to receive a plurality of individual copies from the discharge end of a copying machine. A copy fastening member is provided to fasten and remove copies from the tray and deposit them in a copy receiving receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Rajendra Pal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:05
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42C; B42C1/00; B42C1/12; B42C1/125; B65; B65H; B65H39/00; B65H39/10; B65H39/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A multiple copy sorting apparatus for use in combination with a copying machine employed in making copies consisting of individual sheets having indicia thereon, said sorting apparatus comprising a plurality of tray means for holding paper and mounted on rack means for positioning said tray means in relation to a copying machine, means for moving each of said tray means in said rack means to receive a plurality of individual copies from a copying machine, copy fastener means adjacent said rack means for fastening copies together in said tray means, means for positioning copies in said tray means for engagement by said copy fastener means, said means for positioning copies in said tray means comprising means for removing said tray means away from said rack means and to position copies in said tray means for engagement by copy fastener means that simultaneously fastens said copies and empties said copies from said tray means and then moving said empty tray means towards said rack means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A multiple copy sorting apparatus for use in combination with a copying machine employed in making copies consisting of individual sheets having indicia thereon, said sorting apparatus comprising a plurality of tray means for holding paper and mounted on rack means for positioning said tray means in relation to a copying machine, means for moving each of said tray means in said rack means to receive a plurality of individual copies from a copying machine, copy fastener means adjacent said rack means for fastening copies together in said tray means, means for positioning copies in said tray means for engagement by said copy fastener means, said means for positioning copies in said tray means comprising means for removing said tray means away from said rack means and to position copies in said tray means for engagement by copy fastener means that simultaneously fastens said copies and empties said copies from said tray means and then moving said empty tray means towards said rack means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The multiple copy sorting apparatus of claim 1 where said copy fastener comprises punch means for impaling copies.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
165 words
The multiple copy sorting apparatus of claim 1 where said copy fastener means comprises punch means for impaling copies and staple means for fastening copies together, said punch means and staple means comprise first plate means for operatively engaging said staple means and said punch means and slidably positioned over said staple means and said punch means, first cam means mounted over said first plate means for moving said first plate means into operative engagement with said punch means and staple means, means for moving said first plate means away from said staple means so that only said punch means may be activated by said first plate means, second plate means positioned under said first plate means for removing copies impaled on said punch means, second cam means for moving said second plate means downward to remove copies off of said punch means after said empty tray means is returned to said rack means, said removed copies being discharged into receptacle means for receiving copies.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
The multiple copy sorting apparatus of claim 1 where said fastener means comprises first cam engaging means for operatively engaging said fastener means and positioned over die means for receiving said fastener means, first cam means mounted over said first cam engaging means for moving said first cam engaging means into operative engagement with said fastener means, said fastener means retaining copies thereon from said tray, copy removing means positioned adjacent said fastener means for removing copies therefrom after said empty tray is returned to said rack, said removed copies being discharged into receptacle means for receiving copies.
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) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |