US4750047A
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Folding facsimile
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1986-10-24
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Granted: 1988-06-07
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Expires: 2006-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A folding facsimile whose main body is divided into a transmitter and a receiver which are joined by a rotatable connector so as to allow the main body to be folded. Constructed to be foldable, the facsimile of G3 or higher standard has become compact and portable.
Inventors
- 👤 Matahira Kotani
- 👤 Masafumi Matsumoto
- 👤 Ryoichi Kawai
- 👤 Kenichi Shiraishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:07
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00519; H04N1/00551; H04N1/00525; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/0096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A folding facsimile comprising a transmitter, a receiver, means connecting said transmitter and said receiver together in a first position and a second position, said first position locating said transmitter at an obtuse angle to said receiver, said second position having said transmitter folded over said receiver, said means including a rotatably hinged connector between said transmitter and said receiver, and said facsimile being operative with said transmitter and said receiver in said first position and being inoperative with said transmitter and said receiver in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A folding facsimile comprising a transmitter, a receiver, means connecting said transmitter and said receiver together in a first position and a second position, said first position locating said transmitter at an obtuse angle to said receiver, said second position having said transmitter folded over said receiver, said means including a rotatably hinged connector between said transmitter and said receiver, and said facsimile being operative with said transmitter and said receiver in said first position and being inoperative with said transmitter and said receiver in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The folding facsimile of claim 1 further comprising a document receiving tray located on a top surface of said receiver, and said transmitter including a document outlet facing said document receiving tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The folding facsimile of claim 2 wherein a battery is provided as a power source.
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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) | 1991-06-07 | 1991-12-07 | 1992-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-06-07 | 1995-12-07 | 1996-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-06-07 | 1999-12-07 | 2000-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |