US4743131A
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Tractor feed continuous paper system for printers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-06
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Granted: 1988-05-10
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Expires: 2006-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A continuous paper feed system is designed for use in conjunction with a variety of tractor feed paper feed paper printers. The system comprises a blank paper storage portion which is capable of being secured to a rear portion of the surface which supports the printer. This blank paper storage portion resides generally below the support surface. A printed paper receiving portion rests on the printer for receiving printed paper and is angularly adjustable with respect to the plane of the surface upon which the printer is resting so as to accommodate situations where the printer is tilted forward.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Dwayne Atwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:03
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58; B41J15/00; B41J15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A continuous paper feed system for use in conjunction with a printer positioned on a support surface, comprising: a blank paper storage portion capable of being secured to a rear portion of said support surface and residing generally therebelow; and a printed paper receiving portion capable of resting on said printer, said paper receiving portion being angularly adjustable with respect to the plane of said surface, said receiving portion comprising: first and second side members capable of being positioned on first and second sides of said printer; a receiving bin pivotally coupled between said first and second side members, said receiving bin including an upwardly inclined back portion having a front surface and upper and lower edges, and a lip coupled to said lower edge and extending substantially orthogonally therefrom; and guide means coupled to opposite ends of said receiving bin for directing paper exiting said printer to said receiving bin, said front surface including a plurality of transverse grooves intermediate said upper and lower edges for engaging an upper edge of the paper and directing it to said lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A continuous paper feed system for use in conjunction with a printer positioned on a support surface, comprising: a blank paper storage portion capable of being secured to a rear portion of said support surface and residing generally therebelow; and a printed paper receiving portion capable of resting on said printer, said paper receiving portion being angularly adjustable with respect to the plane of said surface, said receiving portion comprising: first and second side members capable of being positioned on first and second sides of said printer; a receiving bin pivotally coupled between said first and second side members, said receiving bin including an upwardly inclined back portion having a front surface and upper and lower edges, and a lip coupled to said lower edge and extending substantially orthogonally therefrom; and guide means coupled to opposite ends of said receiving bin for directing paper exiting said printer to said receiving bin, said front surface including a plurality of transverse grooves intermediate said upper and lower edges for engaging an upper edge of the paper and directing it to said lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises: a first transverse member coupled to an outer edge of said lip; and a second transverse member coupled in spaced relationship with said first transverse member defining a space therebetween through which paper passes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system according to claim 2, further comprising first means for varying the distance between said first and second transverse members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A system according to claim 3, wherein said first and second side members are provided with a plurality of protrusions which frictionally engage said receiving bin so as to allow it to be angularly adjustable with respect to the plane of said surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system according to claim 4, wherein said first transverse member is provided with a curved surface over which said paper may glide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A system according to claim 5, further comprising: first and second protrusions at each end respectively of said guide means; and first and second cavities in said first and second side members respectively for receiving said first and second protrusions so as to enable rotation of said paper receiving portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 3, wherein said first means comprises first and second threaded members for threadably engaging said first and second transverse members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said blank paper storage portion comprises: support means for engagement with said support surface; and a storage bin for coupling to said support means and residing generally below said support surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A system according to claim 8, wherein said support means comprises a generally U-shaped support portion having a first leg portion residing on said surface, a second leg portion residing generally below said surface and a connecting portion for connecting said first and second leg portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system according to claim 9, wherein said storage bin is pivotally coupled to said support means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system according to claim 10, wherein said support bin is pivotally coupled to said second leg portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system according to claim 9, wherein said storage bin is slideably coupled to said support means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 12, wherein said support means is provided with at least one longitudinal protrusion which slideably engages a longitudinal slot in said storage bin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A system according to claim 8, wherein said storage means comprises at least one threaded member having a shank and a wider head in which may be partially screwed into an underside of said surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system according to claim 14, wherein said storage bin has at least one slot therein which slideably engages the shank and head of said threaded member.
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