US4156573A
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Typewriter ribbon cartridge
Assignee: Smith Corona Corp
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Filing: 1976-02-26
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1996-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A cartridge for housing a supply of ribbon for typewriters or like machines. The cartridge includes an arm extending therefrom to guide the ribbon from the cartridge to the typewriter print point and to reverse the direction of the ribbon for guiding the ribbon back to the cartridge which is supported on a machine rigid frame on one side of the print point. The arm is provided in several embodiments of the invention, with a tab-like extension near its end to be engaged by the typewriter lift mechanism whereby it may be driven by the lift mechanism to carry the ribbon from a point adjacent the print point to the print point as a ribbon vibrator.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl P. Anderson
- 👤 Thomas E. Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:32
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J32/00; B41J35/00; B41J35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A ribbon cartridge removably mountable on a typewriter having a ribbon cartridge support, a print point and a ribbon lift mechanism, the ribbon cartridge comprising: a housing; means within the housing for supporting a ribbon; an arm pivotally connected to and laterally extending from said housing comprising: a print point fixed on said arm disposed for vertical registration with said typewriter print point; and means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of the arm print point to the arm print point and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of the arm print point; means on said arm for engaging said lift mechanism in said typewriter for moving said ribbon at said cartridge arm print point during operation of said typewriter from a first position removed from said typewriter print point to a second position wherein a portion of said ribbon is in alignment with said typewriter print point and back to said first position; and said means on said arm for engaging said typewriter lift mechanism comprises a tab-like extension of said arm integral therewith and having a slot therein for engagement with said typewriter mechanism when said cartridge is inserted into said cartridge support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A ribbon cartridge removably mountable on a typewriter having a ribbon cartridge support, a print point and a ribbon lift mechanism, the ribbon cartridge comprising: a housing; means within the housing for supporting a ribbon; an arm pivotally connected to and laterally extending from said housing comprising: a print point fixed on said arm disposed for vertical registration with said typewriter print point; and means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of the arm print point to the arm print point and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of the arm print point; means on said arm for engaging said lift mechanism in said typewriter for moving said ribbon at said cartridge arm print point during operation of said typewriter from a first position removed from said typewriter print point to a second position wherein a portion of said ribbon is in alignment with said typewriter print point and back to said first position; and said means on said arm for engaging said typewriter lift mechanism comprises a tab-like extension of said arm integral therewith and having a slot therein for engagement with said typewriter mechanism when said cartridge is inserted into said cartridge support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ribbon cartridge according to claim 1 wherein said tab-like extension includes a portion extending laterally in the direction of insertion of said cartridge into said typewriter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A ribbon cartridge constructed to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a typewriter, said cartridge comprising: a housing having means for supporting a ribbon; an arm carried by said housing, said arm having: a single print point fixed on said arm; means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of said arm print point to said arm print point and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of said print point for enabling said ribbon to be installed and removed without manipulation thereof; and means for exposing a portion of said ribbon at said single print point of said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
A ribbon cartridge constructed to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a typewriter, said cartridge comprising: a housing having means for supporting a ribbon; an arm carried by said housing, said arm having: a single print point fixed on said arm; means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of said arm print point to said arm print point and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of said print point for enabling said ribbon to be installed and removed without manipulation thereof; and means for exposing a portion of said ribbon at said single print point of said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 3 wherein said means for exposing a portion of said ribbon, exposes the ribbon only at said single print point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 3 wherein said means for exposing a portion of said ribbon is an aperture formed in said arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 5 wherein said aperture exposes only a portion of said ribbon at said print point.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 3 including means for advancing said ribbon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 3 including means for incrementally advancing said ribbon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
123 words
A ribbon cartridge constructed to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a typewriter, the cartridge comprising: a housing having means for supporting a ribbon; an arm carried by said housing, said arm having a single print point fixed on said arm; means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of said print point to said arm print point along a first path and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of said print point along a second path in vertical relation to said first path for enabling said ribbon to be installed and removed without manipulation thereof, and means for exposing a portion of said ribbon at said print point of said arm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
123 words
A ribbon cartridge constructed to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a typewriter, the cartridge comprising: a housing having means for supporting a ribbon; an arm carried by said housing, said arm having a single print point fixed on said arm; means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of said print point to said arm print point along a first path and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of said print point along a second path in vertical relation to said first path for enabling said ribbon to be installed and removed without manipulation thereof, and means for exposing a portion of said ribbon at said print point of said arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 9 wherein said means for exposing includes an aperture for exposing, in one of said paths, only a portion of said ribbon at said single print point.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 10 wherein both of said paths are along and adjacent one face of said arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 9 including means for advancing said ribbon.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 9 including means for incrementally advancing said ribbon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 9 wherein said means for exposing a portion of said ribbon is an aperture formed in said arm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 14, wherein said aperture exposes only a portion of said ribbon at said print point.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 9 wherein both of said paths are along and adjacent one face of said arm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
127 words
A ribbon cartridge constructed to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a stationary support on a typewriter having a ribbon lift mechanism, the cartridge comprising: a housing having means for supporting a ribbon; an arm carried by said housing, said arm having: a print point fixed on said arm; means on said arm for engaging said ribbon lift mechanism; means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of said arm print point to said arm print point and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of said print point for enabling said ribbon to be installed and removed without manipulation thereof, and means for exposing a portion of said ribbon at said print point of said arm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
127 words
A ribbon cartridge constructed to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a stationary support on a typewriter having a ribbon lift mechanism, the cartridge comprising: a housing having means for supporting a ribbon; an arm carried by said housing, said arm having: a print point fixed on said arm; means on said arm for engaging said ribbon lift mechanism; means for guiding the ribbon from the housing on one side of said arm print point to said arm print point and thereafter guiding the ribbon back to the housing on the same side of said print point for enabling said ribbon to be installed and removed without manipulation thereof, and means for exposing a portion of said ribbon at said print point of said arm.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ribbon cartridge according to claim 17 including means for advancing said ribbon.
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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) | 1982-05-28 | 1982-11-27 | 1983-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-28 | 1986-11-27 | 1987-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |