US4449837A
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Ribbon cartridge with back check
Assignee: IBM Information Products Corp
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Filing: 1981-09-25
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Granted: 1984-05-22
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Expires: 2001-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A ribbon cartridge having a supply spool (3) and a take-up spool hub (27) to receive ribbon (1). A section (49) of a wire (32) extends from the mounting post (33), with its pointed end resting against the take-up hub (27). Movement in the take-up direction causes a sliding action. Attempted unwinding causes the end to dig into the take-up hub (27) so that the wire section (49) immediately prevents unwinding.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Craft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:09
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J32/00; B41J33/00; B41J33/14; B41J33/52; B41J35/00; B41J35/04; B41J35/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A ribbon cartridge having a supply spool mounted for rotation in the cartridge and a take-up spool hub mounted in said cartridge to receive ribbon which extends from said supply spool, out of said cartridge, and then back into said cartridge, said cartridge comprising a flexible member mounted inside said cartridge with a part in contact with said hub, said part being positioned to engage said hub when said hub turns counter to the take-up direction to stop movement of said hub and to slide on said hub when said hub turns in the take-up direction to permit movement of said hub.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A ribbon cartridge having a supply spool mounted for rotation in the cartridge and a take-up spool hub mounted in said cartridge to receive ribbon which extends from said supply spool, out of said cartridge, and then back into said cartridge, said cartridge comprising a flexible member mounted inside said cartridge with a part in contact with said hub, said part being positioned to engage said hub when said hub turns counter to the take-up direction to stop movement of said hub and to slide on said hub when said hub turns in the take-up direction to permit movement of said hub.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ribbon cartridge as in claim 1 in which said flexible member is a wire and said part includes an end of said wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The ribbon as in claim 2 in which said wire has a first section having an end biased against said hub and a second section engaged with a post integral with said cartridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The ribbon cartridge as in claim 3 in which said post has at least two grooves and said second section is bent to form three sides of a generally rectangular configuration, opposite sides of said three sides fitting in said two grooves, said wire being bent at the corner of said first section and said second section to provide a recovery force biasing the end of said first section against said hub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The ribbon cartridge as in claims 2, 3 or 4 in which said wire has an end cut at an angle point to dig into said hub when said hub turns counter to the take-up direction.
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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) | 1987-05-22 | 1987-11-21 | 1988-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-22 | 1991-11-21 | 1992-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-22 | 1995-11-21 | 1996-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |