US4095894A
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Microform card holder for microprinter
Assignee: Bankers Trust Co
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Filing: 1977-07-03
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A microform card holder with set screws for adjusting the position of a card held thereby relative to the optical path of a microprinter, including an adjustable bar member with pins to hold a perforated card.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert George Holliday
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:06
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6271; G03B27/6292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A microform card holder for an office-type microprint copier, comprising: a platen comprised of a first frame containing a substantially transparent first plate member having at least one linear edge, and a bar member disposed along said edge; wherein, said bar member has at least one raised pin for engaging a perforation of a microform card; wherein, the corners of said bar member are at acute angles with respect to the edges thereof; and wherein said first frame has openings which accept four set screws adapted to adjustably impinge the four angled corners of said bar member to modify the position thereof with respect to said first frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A microform card holder for an office-type microprint copier, comprising: a platen comprised of a first frame containing a substantially transparent first plate member having at least one linear edge, and a bar member disposed along said edge; wherein, said bar member has at least one raised pin for engaging a perforation of a microform card; wherein, the corners of said bar member are at acute angles with respect to the edges thereof; and wherein said first frame has openings which accept four set screws adapted to adjustably impinge the four angled corners of said bar member to modify the position thereof with respect to said first frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a cover for said platen, said cover being hinted to said first frame, and being comprised of a second frame containing a transparent second plate member, where said second plate member has at least one opening corresponding to said bar member pin, through which said pin fits when the cover is closed.
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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |