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Inkribbon cartridge
Assignee: Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-02-08
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Granted: 1982-04-20
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Expires: 2000-02-08
Abstract
Abstract An inkribbon cartridge for a printer is disclosed which compulsorily keeps a definite form by a cooperation with its box member and a lid member. The box member which comprises a plurality of concavities on the outside of a wall and a plurality of projections on the upper end of the wall near the concavities is engaged with the lid member which comprises a plurality of hooks which is inserted in the concavities to prevent outward deformation of the wall and a plurality of cuts which associate with the projections to prevent inward deformation of the wall. By these provisions, in- and outward deformations of the wall of the box member can be undertaken by the lid member and the inkribbon cartridge compulsorily keeps its definite form.
Inventors
- 👤 Masao Sasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:30
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J32/00; B41J32/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In an inkribbon feed mechanism of a printer for successively feeding an inkribbon by a feeding mechanism, comprising a box member having opposite sidewalls and comprising a storing portion whose depth is substantially equal to the width of said inkribbon and has exit and inlet means for said inkribbon and a planar lid member which engages with said box member to complete the inkribbon cartridge, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of spaced apart recesses formed in the outside of said sidewalls and extending from the top of said sidewalls downwardly and forwardly, a plurality of spaced apart projections formed between the forward portions of each of said recesses and the top of said sidewalls and projecting above the top of said sidewalls, said planar lid member comprising a plurality of hooks extending from said lid member which are inserted into said recesses bearing against the recessed portions of said sidewalls to prevent outward deformation of said sidewall, said planar lid member further comprising a plurality of cutouts which engage with said projections to prevent inward deformation of said wall, said inkribbon cartridge maintaining its form when said box member and lid member are engaged together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In an inkribbon feed mechanism of a printer for successively feeding an inkribbon by a feeding mechanism, comprising a box member having opposite sidewalls and comprising a storing portion whose depth is substantially equal to the width of said inkribbon and has exit and inlet means for said inkribbon and a planar lid member which engages with said box member to complete the inkribbon cartridge, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of spaced apart recesses formed in the outside of said sidewalls and extending from the top of said sidewalls downwardly and forwardly, a plurality of spaced apart projections formed between the forward portions of each of said recesses and the top of said sidewalls and projecting above the top of said sidewalls, said planar lid member comprising a plurality of hooks extending from said lid member which are inserted into said recesses bearing against the recessed portions of said sidewalls to prevent outward deformation of said sidewall, said planar lid member further comprising a plurality of cutouts which engage with said projections to prevent inward deformation of said wall, said inkribbon cartridge maintaining its form when said box member and lid member are engaged together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An invention of claim 1, wherein said hook is of a generally V-shaped configuration and said hook is inserted into said recessed portion of said sidewall to prevent the rise of said lid member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An invention of claim 1 or 2, further comprising lock means for preventing a reverse movement of said lid member to prevent said lid member from slipping out of engagement with said box member.
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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) | 1985-04-19 | 1985-10-19 | 1986-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-19 | 1989-10-19 | 1990-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-19 | 1993-10-19 | 1994-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |