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Stacker apparatus for a card counting machine
Assignee: Musashi Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-02-03
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Granted: 1982-09-28
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Expires: 2001-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A stacker apparatus for a card counting machine including a rotary drum supported for rotation in a predetermined direction and a plurality of "L" shaped arms provided in equispaced relationship around a cylindrical surface of the rotary drum is disclosed. According to this invention, each arm has a root portion extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical surface, a first portion extending from the radially outward end of the root portion in a direction substantially opposite to the predetermined direction, and a second flexible portion extending from the radially outward end of the root portion toward the first portion of the preceding arm into soft contact with the preceding arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Shigeru Tanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H29/00; B65H29/38; B65H29/40; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/42; B65H2301/421; B65H2301/4214; B65H2301/42146; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/19; B65H2701/1912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A stacker apparatus for a card counting machine comprising a rotary drum having a cylindrical outer surface supported for rotation in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of substantially "L" shaped arms provided in equispaced relationship around said cylindrical surface of said rotary drum, each of said arms having a root portion extending radially outwardly from said cylindrical surface, a first portion extending from the radially outward end of said root portion in a direction substantially opposite to said predetermined direction, and a second flexible portion extending from said radially outward end of said root portion toward said first portion of the preceding arm into soft contact with said preceding arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A stacker apparatus for a card counting machine comprising a rotary drum having a cylindrical outer surface supported for rotation in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of substantially "L" shaped arms provided in equispaced relationship around said cylindrical surface of said rotary drum, each of said arms having a root portion extending radially outwardly from said cylindrical surface, a first portion extending from the radially outward end of said root portion in a direction substantially opposite to said predetermined direction, and a second flexible portion extending from said radially outward end of said root portion toward said first portion of the preceding arm into soft contact with said preceding arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A stacker apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least part of said second portion adjacent said radially outward end of said root portion extends parallel to said first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A stacker apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said root and said first and second portions of each of said arms are all formed in one piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A stacker apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said second portion of each of said arms comprises a free end part bent radially inwardly in contact with said preceding arm.
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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) | 1985-09-27 | 1986-03-29 | 1986-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-27 | 1990-03-29 | 1990-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-27 | 1994-03-29 | 1994-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |