US4431303A
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Sheet handling apparatus for use with a very high speed duplicator
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1981-11-04
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Granted: 1984-02-14
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Expires: 2001-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A copy sheet handling arrangement for use in a copying machine for producing duplex copies during a single pass through the processor of the machine. A transfer roller having a lead edge gripping device directs the sheet through the transfer station to receive a first toner image on one side. Reversing transport mechanism returns the sheet to the roller whereat the trailing edge is gripped and the sheet is returned to the transfer station in an inverted orientation to receive a second toner image on the other side thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel S. Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/22; G03G15/23; G03G15/231; G03G15/232; G03G15/234; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S271/00; Y10S271/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
Copy sheet handling system for use to produce duplex copy sheets in a copying machine having copy sheet supply and feed means, a transfer station at which a developed toner image on a photoreceptor is transferred to a copy sheet, and a fusing apparatus for fixing toner images on copy sheets, the improvement comprising: a transfer roller positioned at the transfer station adjacent the photoreceptor and arranged to direct a copy sheet received from the sheet feed means to the photoreceptor with the sheet therebetween to receive a toner image thereon, said roller including means for holding the copy sheet thereon for directing the same through the transfer station, and transport means positioned to receive the copy sheet after the same has received an image on one side thereof and to convey the sheet from said roller, and selectively to direct the sheet to the fusing apparatus for fixing the image and out of the copying means, or before the sheet is directed to the fusing apparatus to return the sheet to said roller to be held thereon by said holding means for a second pass to the transfer station to receive a second image on the second side thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
Copy sheet handling system for use to produce duplex copy sheets in a copying machine having copy sheet supply and feed means, a transfer station at which a developed toner image on a photoreceptor is transferred to a copy sheet, and a fusing apparatus for fixing toner images on copy sheets, the improvement comprising: a transfer roller positioned at the transfer station adjacent the photoreceptor and arranged to direct a copy sheet received from the sheet feed means to the photoreceptor with the sheet therebetween to receive a toner image thereon, said roller including means for holding the copy sheet thereon for directing the same through the transfer station, and transport means positioned to receive the copy sheet after the same has received an image on one side thereof and to convey the sheet from said roller, and selectively to direct the sheet to the fusing apparatus for fixing the image and out of the copying means, or before the sheet is directed to the fusing apparatus to return the sheet to said roller to be held thereon by said holding means for a second pass to the transfer station to receive a second image on the second side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The copy sheet handling system in claim 1 wherein said holding means includes a gripper mechanism for gripping the leading edge of a sheet as the same is directed to the transfer station, and for gripping the trailing edge of the sheet when the same is returned to said roller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The copy sheet handling system in claim 1 wherein said holding means includes means for registering the sheet prior to the sheet being moved to receive an image on either side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
Copy sheet handling system for use to produce duplex copy sheets in a copying machine having copy sheet supply and feed means, a transfer station at which a developed toner image on a photoreceptor is transferred to a copy sheet, and a fusing apparatus for fixing toner images on copy sheets, the improvement comprising: a transfer roller positioned at the transfer station adjacent the photoreceptor and arranged to direct a copy sheet received from the sheet feed means to the photoreceptor with the sheet therebetween to receive a toner image thereon, said roller including means for holding the copy sheet thereon for directing the same through the transfer station, and transport means positioned to receive the copy sheet after the same has received an image on one side thereof and to convey the sheet from said roller, and before the sheet is directed to the fusing apparatus to return the sheet to said roller in an inverted orientation for a second pass to the transfer station to receive a second image on the second side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
176 words
Copy sheet handling system for use to produce duplex copy sheets in a copying machine having copy sheet supply and feed means, a transfer station at which a developed toner image on a photoreceptor is transferred to a copy sheet, and a fusing apparatus for fixing toner images on copy sheets, the improvement comprising: a transfer roller positioned at the transfer station adjacent the photoreceptor and arranged to direct a copy sheet received from the sheet feed means to the photoreceptor with the sheet therebetween to receive a toner image thereon, said roller including means for holding the copy sheet thereon for directing the same through the transfer station, and transport means positioned to receive the copy sheet after the same has received an image on one side thereof and to convey the sheet from said roller, and before the sheet is directed to the fusing apparatus to return the sheet to said roller in an inverted orientation for a second pass to the transfer station to receive a second image on the second side thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
Copy sheet handling system for use to produce duplex copy sheets in a copying machine having copy sheet supply and feed means, a transfer station at which a developed toner image on a photoreceptor is transferred to a copy sheet, and a fusing apparatus for fixing toner images on copy sheets, the improvement comprising: a transfer roller positioned at the transfer station adjacent the photoreceptor and arranged to direct a copy sheet received from the sheet feed means to the photoreceptor with the sheet therebetween to receive a toner image thereon, means positioned to receive and remove the copy sheet from said transfer roller after the same has received an image on one side thereof, and before the sheet is directed to the fusing apparatus to reapply the sheet to said roller in an inverted orientation and to effect a second pass to the transfer station to receive a second image on the second side thereof, and means for pre-fusing the sheet before the same is reapplied to the roller.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
170 words
Copy sheet handling system for use to produce duplex copy sheets in a copying machine having copy sheet supply and feed means, a transfer station at which a developed toner image on a photoreceptor is transferred to a copy sheet, and a fusing apparatus for fixing toner images on copy sheets, the improvement comprising: a transfer roller positioned at the transfer station adjacent the photoreceptor and arranged to direct a copy sheet received from the sheet feed means to the photoreceptor with the sheet therebetween to receive a toner image thereon, means positioned to receive and remove the copy sheet from said transfer roller after the same has received an image on one side thereof, and before the sheet is directed to the fusing apparatus to reapply the sheet to said roller in an inverted orientation and to effect a second pass to the transfer station to receive a second image on the second side thereof, and means for pre-fusing the sheet before the same is reapplied to the roller.
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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) | 1987-02-13 | 1987-08-15 | 1988-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-13 | 1991-08-15 | 1992-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-13 | 1995-08-15 | 1996-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |