US4433499A
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Copy holder with motor driven line guide
Assignee: American Trading and Production Corp
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Filing: 1983-06-29
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Granted: 1984-02-28
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Expires: 2003-06-29
Abstract
Abstract An electrically controlled copy holder includes a face plate defining a copy support surface and a line guide extending across the face plate and slideably mounted adjacent one vertical edge of the face plate, for vertical sliding movement along the copy support surface. The line guide is attached to a motor driven endless belt mounted in a housing on the opposite side of the face plate. Electric control means are provided for maintaining the motor energized for an adjustable interval, and hence for moving the line guide a pre-selected distance.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry L. Sharber
- 👤 Ronald E. McNeal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:18
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A copy holder comprising: a face plate defining a generally planar front copy support surface, said face plate provided with a track means extending longitudinally along one marginal edge thereof; a line guide adapted to extend across the copy support surface in a generally perpendicular direction relative to said track means, said line guide having one end positioned adjacent said track means and having an unsupported opposite end; holder means attached to the one end of said line guide and slidably coupled to said track means for permitting longitudinal movements of said holder means and said line guide across the copy support surface while maintaining said line guide in generally perpendicular relationship with said track means; electronic drive means coupled to said holder means for effecting longitudinal movement of said holder means and said line guide across the copy support surface; an elongate housing containing said electronic drive means; and a longitudinally extending channel on the rear surface of said face plate adjacent to and generally parallel with said track means, said channel receiving and retaining said elongate housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A copy holder comprising: a face plate defining a generally planar front copy support surface, said face plate provided with a track means extending longitudinally along one marginal edge thereof; a line guide adapted to extend across the copy support surface in a generally perpendicular direction relative to said track means, said line guide having one end positioned adjacent said track means and having an unsupported opposite end; holder means attached to the one end of said line guide and slidably coupled to said track means for permitting longitudinal movements of said holder means and said line guide across the copy support surface while maintaining said line guide in generally perpendicular relationship with said track means; electronic drive means coupled to said holder means for effecting longitudinal movement of said holder means and said line guide across the copy support surface; an elongate housing containing said electronic drive means; and a longitudinally extending channel on the rear surface of said face plate adjacent to and generally parallel with said track means, said channel receiving and retaining said elongate housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said track means includes a longitudinal portion projecting outwardly from the copy support surface and said holder means includes a channel formed therein for receiving the outwardly projecting portion of said track means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein the outwardly projecting portion of said track means includes a pair of spaced apart, oppositely facing sidewalls and wherein the channel of said holder means includes a pair of spaced apart inwardly facing sidewalls adapted to slidably engage the sidewalls of said track means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said electronic drive means includes an endless belt coupled to move said holder means, a motor connected to drive said belt, and control means for controlling said motor to drive said belt and effect longitudinal movement of said holder means and said line guide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 4, wherein said drive means includes means for adjusting the tension of said belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention defined in claim 4 including means for automatically maintaining a predetermined tension on said belt.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-02-27 | 1987-08-29 | 1988-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-27 | 1991-08-29 | 1992-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-27 | 1995-08-29 | 1996-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |