US4645331A
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Device for translationally passing magazines or revues on a copier apparatus
Assignee: MECILEC SA
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Filing: 1985-05-16
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Granted: 1987-02-24
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Expires: 2005-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A device to translationally pass a document having multiple sheets on a copier comprises an adapter element for placement on the portion of the copier housing the picture taking assembly, the adapter comprising a longitudinal plate and a transverse portion extending transversely from the longitudinal plate. The transverse portion has a longitudinal cross-section of substantially triangular outline for forming a planar surface with the portion of the copier housing the picture taking assembly. A longitudinal slide bar is positioned above and extends the length of the longitudinal plate and the transverse portion. A transparent plate bears the document to be carried and includes on one edge thereof means for slideably engaging the slide bar, whereby the bottom of the transparent plate can engage the lower drive apparatus of the copier and be driven thereby over the picture-taking assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Claude Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:38
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/60; G03G15/605; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6207; G03B27/6221; G03B27/6235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A device to translationally pass a document having multiple fastened sheets on a copier having a picture-taking assembly, removable upper drive means and non-removable lower drive means adapted to pass a single sheet, and a portion housing the picture-taking assembly, comprising: an adapter element for placement on the portion of the copier housing having the picture-taking assembly, said adapter element comprising a longitudinal plate and a transverse portion extending transversely from said longitudinal plate, said transverse portion having a longitudinal cross-section of substantially triangular outline for forming a planar surface with the portion of the copier housing the picture-taking assembly; a longitudinal slide bar positioned above and extending the length of said longitudinal and said transverse portion; a transparent plate for bearing the document to be carried; and engagement means on one edge of said transparent plate for slideably engaging said slide bar, whereby the bottom of said transparent plate can engage the lower drive means of the copier and be driven thereby over the picture-taking assembly.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A device to translationally pass a document having multiple fastened sheets on a copier having a picture-taking assembly, removable upper drive means and non-removable lower drive means adapted to pass a single sheet, and a portion housing the picture-taking assembly, comprising: an adapter element for placement on the portion of the copier housing having the picture-taking assembly, said adapter element comprising a longitudinal plate and a transverse portion extending transversely from said longitudinal plate, said transverse portion having a longitudinal cross-section of substantially triangular outline for forming a planar surface with the portion of the copier housing the picture-taking assembly; a longitudinal slide bar positioned above and extending the length of said longitudinal and said transverse portion; a transparent plate for bearing the document to be carried; and engagement means on one edge of said transparent plate for slideably engaging said slide bar, whereby the bottom of said transparent plate can engage the lower drive means of the copier and be driven thereby over the picture-taking assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the lower drive means of the copier includes meshing means and said transparent plate includes rack means for engaging said meshing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 or 2, said slide bar having a circular cross-section, whereby said transparent plate can be raised by angular rotation around said slide bar for return of said transparent plate to the starting position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4395115A
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-02-23 | 1990-08-25 | 1991-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-23 | 1994-08-25 | 1995-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-23 | 1998-08-25 | 1999-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |