US4545674A
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Original placing stand device
Assignee: Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp
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Filing: 1982-03-17
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2002-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A microfilm copier includes a holding device for the aperature card or the like which is rotatable through a 90° angle so that copying can be effected in either the lengthwise or widthwise direction of the sheet roll comprising the copying medium. The copied images may be of differing magnification in order to minimize the creation of blank, unused portions in the sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiyuki Ishitate
- 👤 Toshikatsu Takahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6271; G03B27/6292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A copying machine for enlarging and copying microfilm comprising: a rectangular frame for holding said microfilm; a sheet roll onto which a copy of said microfilm is produced, said sheet roll being cut to produce individual sheets; a placing stand device including a rotary plate for rotatably holding said microfilm in a plane parallel with a surface of said microfilm; means for rotating said rotary plate comprising motor means, transmission means including at least one pulley and means for limiting the extent of rotation of said rotary plate; and means for scanning an image recorded on said microfilm along either a short or long side of said frame so that two different sized copies can be produced selectively; said rotary plate including shaft means for receiving torque from said motor means via said transmission means and friction means between said shaft means and a stationary member for increasing the force required to rotate said rotary plate; said friction means comprising a plurality of wedges, spring means for biasing said wedges into an annular groove in said shaft means, a plurality of pins insertable into said wedges and connectable to a non-rotatable member, and an annular retaining cover for retaining said wedges in said annular groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A copying machine for enlarging and copying microfilm comprising: a rectangular frame for holding said microfilm; a sheet roll onto which a copy of said microfilm is produced, said sheet roll being cut to produce individual sheets; a placing stand device including a rotary plate for rotatably holding said microfilm in a plane parallel with a surface of said microfilm; means for rotating said rotary plate comprising motor means, transmission means including at least one pulley and means for limiting the extent of rotation of said rotary plate; and means for scanning an image recorded on said microfilm along either a short or long side of said frame so that two different sized copies can be produced selectively; said rotary plate including shaft means for receiving torque from said motor means via said transmission means and friction means between said shaft means and a stationary member for increasing the force required to rotate said rotary plate; said friction means comprising a plurality of wedges, spring means for biasing said wedges into an annular groove in said shaft means, a plurality of pins insertable into said wedges and connectable to a non-rotatable member, and an annular retaining cover for retaining said wedges in said annular groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
A copying machine for enlarging and copying microfilm comprising:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
A copying machine for enlarging and copying microfilm comprising:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
7 words
a rectangular frame for holding said microfilm;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
7 words
a rectangular frame for holding said microfilm;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
a sheet roll onto which a copy of said microfilm is produced, said sheet roll being cut to produce individual sheets; a placing stand device including a rotary plate for rotatably holding said microfilm in a plane parallel with a surface of said microfilm; means for rotating said rotary plate comprising motor means, transmission means including at least one pulley and means for limiting the extent of rotation of said rotary plate; and means for scanning an image recorded on said microfilm along either a short or long side of said frame so that two different sized copies can be produced selectively; said transmission means including at least one drive pulley, a plurality of idler pulleys, said drive pulley and said idler pulleys being disposed on opposite sides of said shaft means and an endless wire interconnecting said shaft means with said drive pulley and said idler pulley.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
a sheet roll onto which a copy of said microfilm is produced, said sheet roll being cut to produce individual sheets; a placing stand device including a rotary plate for rotatably holding said microfilm in a plane parallel with a surface of said microfilm; means for rotating said rotary plate comprising motor means, transmission means including at least one pulley and means for limiting the extent of rotation of said rotary plate; and means for scanning an image recorded on said microfilm along either a short or long side of said frame so that two different sized copies can be produced selectively; said transmission means including at least one drive pulley, a plurality of idler pulleys, said drive pulley and said idler pulleys being disposed on opposite sides of said shaft means and an endless wire interconnecting said shaft means with said drive pulley and said idler pulley.
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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) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |