US4089009A
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Font fastening means
Assignee: Castcraft Industries Inc
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Filing: 1977-01-19
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1997-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A perforated film matrix is attached to a cylindrical drum by means of clips having an upwardly raised flange along one edge. The film matrix is initially held on the drum by two pairs of protruding members extending through said perforations. The clips are then vertically inserted along opposite borders of the film matrix between each pair of protruding members.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford J. Frazier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:46
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41B; B41B17/00; B41B17/18; B41B17/20; B41B17/24; B41B17/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A fastener for attaching a film matrix to a rotatable drum having at least two protruding members along its periphery, comprising: a strip of rigid material, said strip having an upwardly raised flange along one edge, whereby said strip, when inserted between said protruding members and along said film matrix, exerts sufficient pressure against said protruding members to attach said film matrix to said drum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A fastener for attaching a film matrix to a rotatable drum having at least two protruding members along its periphery, comprising: a strip of rigid material, said strip having an upwardly raised flange along one edge, whereby said strip, when inserted between said protruding members and along said film matrix, exerts sufficient pressure against said protruding members to attach said film matrix to said drum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A clip for attaching a film matrix to a rotatable drum having at least two protruding members along its periphery, comprising: a band of rigid material, said band having an upwardly raised flange along one edge of the band, said band also having a neck portion contoured to grip the rim of said drum, whereby said band, when inserted between said protruding members and along said film matrix, exerts sufficient pressure against said protruding members to attach said film matrix to said drum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A clip for attaching a film matrix to a rotatable drum having at least two protruding members along its periphery, comprising: a band of rigid material, said band having an upwardly raised flange along one edge of the band, said band also having a neck portion contoured to grip the rim of said drum, whereby said band, when inserted between said protruding members and along said film matrix, exerts sufficient pressure against said protruding members to attach said film matrix to said drum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The clip as recited in claim 2 wherein the neck portion is an inverted U-shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The clip as recited in claim 2 wherein the neck portion overhangs the rim of said drum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The clip as recited in claim 2 wherein said band has at least one notch along the edge opposite said flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The clip of claim 2 wherein said band overlies the edges of two adjacent film matrices.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clip of claim 2 wherein said band is composed of metal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The clip as recited in claim 2 wherein said band extends the height of the film matrix.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
A clip for securing two adjacent film matrices to a rotatable drum having at least two protruding members along its periphery, comprising: a strip of rigid material, said strip having an upwardly raised flange along one edge, whereby said strip, when inserted between said protruding members at the junction of the two adjacent film matrices, overlaps the borders of the film matrices and exerts sufficient pressure against said protruding members to secure said film matrices to said drum.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
78 words
A clip for securing two adjacent film matrices to a rotatable drum having at least two protruding members along its periphery, comprising: a strip of rigid material, said strip having an upwardly raised flange along one edge, whereby said strip, when inserted between said protruding members at the junction of the two adjacent film matrices, overlaps the borders of the film matrices and exerts sufficient pressure against said protruding members to secure said film matrices to said drum.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination with a phototypesetting apparatus of the type wherein a film matrix is mounted on a rotatable cylindrical drum having at least two pairs of members protruding from the periphery of said drum, and wherein said film matrix is initially impaled on one member of each pair protruding from said drum, the improvement comprising: a clip for securely mounting said film matrix on said drum, said clip adapted to grip said drum and to bear against said film matrix when inserted between a pair of said protruding members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination with a phototypesetting apparatus of the type wherein a film matrix is mounted on a rotatable cylindrical drum having at least two pairs of members protruding from the periphery of said drum, and wherein said film matrix is initially impaled on one member of each pair protruding from said drum, the improvement comprising: a clip for securely mounting said film matrix on said drum, said clip adapted to grip said drum and to bear against said film matrix when inserted between a pair of said protruding members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USRE28785E
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-11-07 | 1982-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |