US4093371A
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Composing machine
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1976-09-22
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1996-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A composing machine in which successive original documents have selected portions thereof masked. The unmasked portions of each original document are displayed and reproduced, in registration with one another, forming a composite copy from the unmasked portions of each original document. The foregoing abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Agliata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:40
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F1/00; G03F1/90; B; B41; B41B; B41B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A composing machine, including: means for supporting successive original documents; means for masking selected portions of each original document disposed on said supporting means; a viewing screen; means for projecting the unmasked portions of each original document onto said viewing screen to display successive portions of each original document thereon, said projecting means comprises a light source for illuminating each original document disposed on said supporting means, a lens, first means for directing the light rays reflected from successive masked original documents through said lens forming a light image of the unmasked portion of each original document, and second means for directing the light image of the unmasked portion of each original document onto said viewing screen to be displayed thereon; and means for reproducing the portions of each original document being displayed on said viewing screen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A composing machine, including: means for supporting successive original documents; means for masking selected portions of each original document disposed on said supporting means; a viewing screen; means for projecting the unmasked portions of each original document onto said viewing screen to display successive portions of each original document thereon, said projecting means comprises a light source for illuminating each original document disposed on said supporting means, a lens, first means for directing the light rays reflected from successive masked original documents through said lens forming a light image of the unmasked portion of each original document, and second means for directing the light image of the unmasked portion of each original document onto said viewing screen to be displayed thereon; and means for reproducing the portions of each original document being displayed on said viewing screen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
A machine as recited in claim 1, wherein said reproducing means includes: a laser arranged to transmit a beam therefrom; means for splitting the beam from said laser into read and write beams; a beam responsive recording member positioned to receive the write beam; means for scanning the read beam across the original document and the write beam across said recording member; means for detecting the read beam transmitted from the original document and generating a signal indicative thereof; and means, responsive to the signal from said detecting means, for modulating the write beam to form the information of the unmasked portion of each original document on said recording member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A machine as recited in claim 2, further including: means for moving each original document in plane substantially normaly to the plane defined by said read beam during scanning of the original document; and means for moving said recording member in a plane substantially normal to the plane defined by said write beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A machine as recited in claim 3, wherein said recording member includes a substantially transparent sheet having the information of the unmasked portions of each original document formed thereon.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of composing a composite original document, including the steps of; supporting successive original documents; masking selected portions of each original document being supported; projecting the unmasked portions of each original document onto a viewing screen to display unmasked portions of each original document thereon, said step of projecting comprises the steps of illuminating each original document being supported, forming a light image of the unmasked portions of each original document from the light rays reflected therefrom, and directing the light image of the unmasked portion of each original document onto the viewing screen to be displayed thereon; and reproducing the portions of each original document being displayed on the viewing screen.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of composing a composite original document, including the steps of; supporting successive original documents; masking selected portions of each original document being supported; projecting the unmasked portions of each original document onto a viewing screen to display unmasked portions of each original document thereon, said step of projecting comprises the steps of illuminating each original document being supported, forming a light image of the unmasked portions of each original document from the light rays reflected therefrom, and directing the light image of the unmasked portion of each original document onto the viewing screen to be displayed thereon; and reproducing the portions of each original document being displayed on the viewing screen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
A method as recited in claim 5, wherein said step of reproducing includes the steps of: energizing a laser to generate a beam; splitting the laser beam into read and write beams; directing the read beam onto a recording member; scanning the read beam across each original document and the write beam across the recording member; detecting the read beam transmitted from the original document and generating a signal indicative thereof; and modulating the write beam, in response to the detected signal, to form the information of the unmasked portion of each original document on the recording member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method as recited in claim 6, further including the steps of: moving each original document in a plane substantially normal to the plane defined by the read beam during scanning of the original document; and moving the recording member in a plane substantially normal to the plane defined by the write beam.
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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |