US4529227A
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Device for introducing forms into a computer printer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-06
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Granted: 1985-07-16
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Expires: 2003-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for introducing forms into a printer of a computer to facilitate alignment of the forms with respect to the printer and to obviate wasted forms. Said device comprises a flexible sheet having a row of holes disposed along at least one edge of the sheet, means for removably attaching the forms to the flexible sheet and at least one reference line printed on the surface of the sheet for aligning the forms with respect to the printer. Said means can additionally comprise at least one self-adhesive area disposed on the surface of the flexible sheet for removably attaching the pre-printed form thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Fields
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:52
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J13/00; B41J13/10; B41J13/12; B41J15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for introducing connected forms of a printer of a computer by cooperatively engaging the pins of a tractor of the printer in order to facilitate alignment of the forms with respect to the printer and to obviate wasted forms comprising: a flexible rectangular sheet of a clear plastic having a row of circular holes aligned along each of two opposite edges of the sheet and having spacing between said holes selected to coordinate with the pins of the tractor of the printer; a plurality of self-adhesive areas disposed on the surface of the plastic sheet; a plurality of pairs of slits formed within the plastic sheet and diagonally disposed with respect to the edges of the sheet; and a grid printed on the surface of the sheet for aligning the forms with respect to the printer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for introducing connected forms of a printer of a computer by cooperatively engaging the pins of a tractor of the printer in order to facilitate alignment of the forms with respect to the printer and to obviate wasted forms comprising: a flexible rectangular sheet of a clear plastic having a row of circular holes aligned along each of two opposite edges of the sheet and having spacing between said holes selected to coordinate with the pins of the tractor of the printer; a plurality of self-adhesive areas disposed on the surface of the plastic sheet; a plurality of pairs of slits formed within the plastic sheet and diagonally disposed with respect to the edges of the sheet; and a grid printed on the surface of the sheet for aligning the forms with respect to the printer.
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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) | 1988-07-15 | 1989-01-14 | 1989-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-15 | 1993-01-14 | 1993-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-15 | 1997-01-14 | 1997-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |