US4124205A
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Document handling
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1977-03-24
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Granted: 1978-11-07
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Expires: 1997-03-24
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the registration of documents on the platen of a photocopier is disclosed. The apparatus is in the form of a registration edge against which an edge of a document may be positioned. The registration edge is formed by a generally channel-shaped member of resilient material extending along an edge of the platen and fitted over the platen edge with the sides thereof gripping the opposite faces of the platen.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy G. H. Barton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:26
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6207; G03B27/625; G03B27/6264; B; B65; B65H; B65H9/00; B65H9/10; B65H9/103; B65H9/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A photocopier including a platen for receiving documents carrying information to be copied and an inwardly tapered registration edge against which an edge of a document may be positioned, said registration edge being formed by a generally channel-shaped member of resilient material extending along an edge of the platen and fitted over the platen edge with the sides thereof gripping the opposite faces of the platen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A photocopier including a platen for receiving documents carrying information to be copied and an inwardly tapered registration edge against which an edge of a document may be positioned, said registration edge being formed by a generally channel-shaped member of resilient material extending along an edge of the platen and fitted over the platen edge with the sides thereof gripping the opposite faces of the platen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the channel side forming the registration edge has an inturned lip along the extremity thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the other channel side has an inturned lip facing the lip on the first channel side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the registration member is formed of resilient plastics material with a low creep characteristic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the channel side forming the registration edge is less flexible than the other channel side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the registration member is formed with an integral document guide.
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) | 1981-11-06 | 1982-05-08 | 1982-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-06 | 1986-05-08 | 1986-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-06 | 1990-05-08 | 1990-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |