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Apparatus for storing sheets
Assignee: GAO Gesellschaft fuer Automation und Organisation mbH
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Filing: 1983-12-13
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2003-12-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for storing sheets in which the sheets are inserted between the various layers of a storage band wound onto a storage roller. The storage band, which is wound off a supply roller, is directed between the two rollers in such a way that it forms a horizontal deposit table which is freely accessible on several sides, on which the sheets may be deposited before being drawn onto the storage roller by a corresponding forward run of the band.
Inventors
- 👤 Markus Haberstroh
- 👤 Paul Schaefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H5/00; B65H5/28; G; G07; G07D; G07D11/00; G07D11/10; G07D11/12; G07D11/20; G07D11/32; G07D11/36; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/40; B65H2301/41; B65H2301/419; B65H2301/4191; B65H2401/00; B65H2401/10; B65H2401/11; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/19; B65H2701/1912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for storing sheets comprising a supply roller; a storage roller; a storage band; the storage band being unwound from the supply roller and wound onto the storage roller along a path disposed between the rollers for enclosing the sheets between layers of the resulting winding, wherein the storage band defines a horizontally extending deposit table means along the path for receiving the sheets and being of sufficient length to accommodate sheets deposited thereon; at least two transport systems terminating at said deposit table means for transporting at least two distinct sheets to said deposit table means for deposit on said storage band; interruption means for interrupting the winding movement of the storage band while two distinct sheets are being deposited on the storage band from said two transport systems and continuing the winding after the distinct sheets have been deposited on the winding band.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for storing sheets comprising a supply roller; a storage roller; a storage band; the storage band being unwound from the supply roller and wound onto the storage roller along a path disposed between the rollers for enclosing the sheets between layers of the resulting winding, wherein the storage band defines a horizontally extending deposit table means along the path for receiving the sheets and being of sufficient length to accommodate sheets deposited thereon; at least two transport systems terminating at said deposit table means for transporting at least two distinct sheets to said deposit table means for deposit on said storage band; interruption means for interrupting the winding movement of the storage band while two distinct sheets are being deposited on the storage band from said two transport systems and continuing the winding after the distinct sheets have been deposited on the winding band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, including means for depositing said two distinct sheets in superimposed relationship on said storage band from said transport systems while the winding movement of said storage band is interrupted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said two distinct sheets are of different size and different physical characteristics, e.g., a bank note and its associated banderole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said storage band comprises a strip material bearing along one edge a coating indicia marked directly on the band material, and means for sensing said coating indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said band is made of translucent synthetic material and said coating indicia comprises light-blocking markings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said coating indicia comprises dual tracks of information extending along said one edge.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
169 words
An apparatus for storing sheets comprising a supply roller; a storage roller; a storage band; the storage band being unwound from the supply roller and wound onto the storage roller along a path disposed between the rollers for enclosing the sheets between layers of the resulting winding, wherein the storage band defines a horizontally extending deposit table means along the path for receiving the sheets and being of sufficient length to accommodate sheets deposited thereon; at least two transport systems terminating at said deposit table means, one of said transport systems transporting a series of sheets to be deposited on said deposit table means in stacked relationship, the other transport system transporting a singular sheet to be deposited atop said stacked series of sheets; interruption means for interrupting the winding movement of the storage band while said series of sheets and singular sheet are being deposited on the storage band from said two transport systems and continuing the winding after the sheets have been deposited on the winding band.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
169 words
An apparatus for storing sheets comprising a supply roller; a storage roller; a storage band; the storage band being unwound from the supply roller and wound onto the storage roller along a path disposed between the rollers for enclosing the sheets between layers of the resulting winding, wherein the storage band defines a horizontally extending deposit table means along the path for receiving the sheets and being of sufficient length to accommodate sheets deposited thereon; at least two transport systems terminating at said deposit table means, one of said transport systems transporting a series of sheets to be deposited on said deposit table means in stacked relationship, the other transport system transporting a singular sheet to be deposited atop said stacked series of sheets; interruption means for interrupting the winding movement of the storage band while said series of sheets and singular sheet are being deposited on the storage band from said two transport systems and continuing the winding after the sheets have been deposited on the winding band.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein said series of sheets are deposited on said deposit table means laterally of said deposit table means, and said singular sheet is deposited on said deposit table means from a direction parallel to said deposit table means.
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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) | 1989-03-10 | 1989-09-09 | 1990-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-10 | 1993-09-09 | 1994-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-10 | 1997-09-09 | 1998-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |