US4284364A
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Ribbon tensioning for a cartridge with flexible guides
Assignee: LIONVILLE MANUFACTURING Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A stuffed ribbon cartridge for a serial impact printer includes flexible leaders for guiding the ribbon from a stationary storage position to a movable print point. In order to place tension on the ribbon which is stored in the cartridge in a stuffed condition, a clip which pinches the ribbon so as to produce a drag force on the ribbon is located adjacent the print point and spaced from the cartridge by a substantial length of the flexible leader.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Rello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:20
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J35/00; B41J35/04; B41J35/08; B41J32/00; B41J32/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A ribbon cartridge for a printer comprising a ribbon storage area, flexible ribbon guide means for guiding said ribbon to and from a print point movable with respect to said storage area and bridge means coupled to said guide means and movable with said print point relative to said storage area for supporting said ribbon at said print point, the improvement comprising tensioning means located on said bridge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A ribbon cartridge for a printer comprising a ribbon storage area, flexible ribbon guide means for guiding said ribbon to and from a print point movable with respect to said storage area and bridge means coupled to said guide means and movable with said print point relative to said storage area for supporting said ribbon at said print point, the improvement comprising tensioning means located on said bridge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 2 wherein said tensioning means comprises means attached to one end of said bridge means for pinching said ribbon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 2 wherein said pinching means includes a removable clip including a finger adapted to rub on said ribbon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 3 wherein said pinching means further includes a convex surface adapted to cooperate with said finger so as to pinch said ribbon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 1 wherein said tensioning means includes means for pinching said ribbon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 5 wherein said pinching means includes a removable clip including a finger adapted to rub on said ribbon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 6 wherein said pinching means further includes a convex surface adapted to cooperate with said finger so as to pinch said ribbon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
A ribbon cartridge for a printer comprising a ribbon storage area, a first flexible ribbon guide leading from said storage area to a print point movable with respect to the ribbon storage area, a second flexible ribbon guide leading from said print point back to said storage area and bridge means extending between said first flexible ribbon guide and said second flexible ribbon guide, the improvement comprising tensioning means located on said bridge means adjacent said print point and movable relative to said ribbon storage area.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
86 words
A ribbon cartridge for a printer comprising a ribbon storage area, a first flexible ribbon guide leading from said storage area to a print point movable with respect to the ribbon storage area, a second flexible ribbon guide leading from said print point back to said storage area and bridge means extending between said first flexible ribbon guide and said second flexible ribbon guide, the improvement comprising tensioning means located on said bridge means adjacent said print point and movable relative to said ribbon storage area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 1 wherein said tensioning means provides a drag in said ribbon substantially greater than said first guide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 9 wherein said tensioning means is located between said print point and said first guide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 9 wherein said first guide and said second guide are substantially concave in cross-sections so as to provide relatively low drag as compared with said tensioning means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
The ribbon cartridge of claim 9 wherein said first guide and said second guide comprise a steel member having a cross-curvature and closure means extending across the curvature so as to form a passageway for said ribbon to pass therethrough.
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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) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |