US4455773A
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Non-magnetic line guide unit for copy holder
Assignee: WILSON JONES COMPANY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1983-01-13
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 2003-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A line guide holder for support on and selective positioning along a surface to provide marking of a line of written material mounted on a copy holder. The holder is slidably mounted in a groove along one side of the copy holder.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Denison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:57
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A copy holder for holding sheet material including a face plate having a line guide unit which may be selectively positioned at various positions on the face plate comprising: an elongated hook slide element attached to one side of the face plate, said hook slide element having a hook element; a line guide unit positioned for sliding movement on the slide element, said line guide unit in turn comprising a curved crooked element complementarily engaged with the hook element of the slide element; a housing including a recess; and a recess closure plate for closing the recess; and a line guide arm mounted in said housing recess and held therein by said closure plate to position the arm extending across the face plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A copy holder for holding sheet material including a face plate having a line guide unit which may be selectively positioned at various positions on the face plate comprising: an elongated hook slide element attached to one side of the face plate, said hook slide element having a hook element; a line guide unit positioned for sliding movement on the slide element, said line guide unit in turn comprising a curved crooked element complementarily engaged with the hook element of the slide element; a housing including a recess; and a recess closure plate for closing the recess; and a line guide arm mounted in said housing recess and held therein by said closure plate to position the arm extending across the face plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The copy holder of claim 1 in which the line guide unit carrying the arm is pivotable about an axis parallel to the hook slide element to permit the arm to be spaced from the face plate of the copy holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The copy holder of claim 1 in which the line guide arm engages sheet material on the face plate and having in addition a clip means attached to the face plate to further hold the sheet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The copy holder of claim 1 in which the line guide arm has holes in its end which holes register with protrusions in the housing recess to align the arm.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |