US4133420A
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Coin operated coin device for a copy machine
Assignee: COPYLITE Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-15
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A coin actuated print control device for operating a conventional electrostatic or bond copy machine, the device having a coin-operated mode and a direct print bypass mode. The device is easily and quickly coupled to a conventional electrostatic or bond copy machine, eliminating complex, electrical modifications of the conventional copy machine circuitry for providing for reliable coin actuated or bypass operation. The control device circuitry includes a power control relay which provides power to a receptacle plug in the device which is connected to the copy machine, a variable time delay circuit to allow warm-up time between coin actuation and print actuation, and a variable print process timing circuit to allow for power process print time (necessary for different copy machines) prior to shut down of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. McManus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:16
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A control device for converting a conventional, electrostatic or bond copy machine from a manual print operation to a two-mode device for both coin operation or manual operation, the device comprising: an inlet power source; an electrical plug receptacle for receiving an inlet power line of the conventional copy machine; a coin actuated switch connected to the inlet power source; a power control relay coupled to said coin actuated switch; a print signal actuating circuit connected to a print actuating control switch of the conventional copy machine; time delay circuit means connected between said power control relay and said copy machine print actuating control switch for delaying a signal from the power relay to the print actuating control switch of the conventional copy machine; and a shut down relay connected to said time delay means and said power control relay for shutting off said power control relay after a predetermined amount of time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A control device for converting a conventional, electrostatic or bond copy machine from a manual print operation to a two-mode device for both coin operation or manual operation, the device comprising: an inlet power source; an electrical plug receptacle for receiving an inlet power line of the conventional copy machine; a coin actuated switch connected to the inlet power source; a power control relay coupled to said coin actuated switch; a print signal actuating circuit connected to a print actuating control switch of the conventional copy machine; time delay circuit means connected between said power control relay and said copy machine print actuating control switch for delaying a signal from the power relay to the print actuating control switch of the conventional copy machine; and a shut down relay connected to said time delay means and said power control relay for shutting off said power control relay after a predetermined amount of time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A control device, as in claim 1, including: a by-pass switch connected to said coin actuated switch and said power control relay; and a by-pass print switch connected to said by-pass switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A control device, as in claim 2, wherein: said time delay means including a warm-up time delay circuit means connected to said power control relay and said copy machine actuating print switch for providing a warm-up delay after power is applied to said copy machine receptacle to delay the actuation of the print switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A control device, as in claim 3, including: a process timing circuit connected to said warm-up circuit and said shut down relay, said process timing circuit being variable to allow for printing of a copy in a conventional machine prior to shutting down the power to the copy machine.
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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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |