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Automatic filing cabinet retrieval apparatus
Assignee: Instituto Grafico Bertello SpA
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Filing: 1977-02-28
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An automatic filing cabinet retrieval apparatus comprises two automatic retrieval saddles, the first saddle being located between two facing banks of filing cabinets containing filing cabinet drawers and being operable to extract a drawer from either bank and deliver it to a consultation location on the same level of the banks or to the second saddle, as well as being operable to return a drawer to its bank from the second saddle or from the consultation location, and the second saddle being operable to receive a drawer from the first saddle, to deliver the drawer to another consultation location above and/or below the level of the banks and to return the drawer from these consultation locations to the first saddle.
Inventors
- 👤 Natale Di Liddo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/0407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An automatic filing cabinet retrieval apparatus for delivery of drawers to a consultation station, comprising: (a) two spaced, facing banks of filing cabinets having a plurality of filing cabinet drawers; (b) a vertically extending support frame; (c) b a first automatic retrieval saddle means mounted on said support frame for reciprocal vertical movement to and from a consultation station at a different vertical level than said banks; (d) a second automatic retrieval saddle means between said banks for extracting a drawer from either bank and delivering said drawer to said second saddle means and for returning an extracted drawer to its bank; (e) said first and second saddle means being operable to transfer an extracted drawer between them; and (f) said first saddle means being operable to deliver a drawer to said consultation location and to return a said drawer from said consultation location to said second saddle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An automatic filing cabinet retrieval apparatus for delivery of drawers to a consultation station, comprising: (a) two spaced, facing banks of filing cabinets having a plurality of filing cabinet drawers; (b) a vertically extending support frame; (c) b a first automatic retrieval saddle means mounted on said support frame for reciprocal vertical movement to and from a consultation station at a different vertical level than said banks; (d) a second automatic retrieval saddle means between said banks for extracting a drawer from either bank and delivering said drawer to said second saddle means and for returning an extracted drawer to its bank; (e) said first and second saddle means being operable to transfer an extracted drawer between them; and (f) said first saddle means being operable to deliver a drawer to said consultation location and to return a said drawer from said consultation location to said second saddle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said consultation location is above said banks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said consultation location is below said banks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of said consultation locations, at least one consultation location being above said banks and at least one consultation location being below said banks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein there is provided a plurality of said first saddle means and associated frames.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein there is a second consultation location on the same level as said banks, and said second saddle means is operable to deliver a drawer to and to return a drawer from said second consultation location.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |