US4813799A
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Document printing aid for microcomputer printers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-04-21
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2008-04-21
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a document printing aid for microcomputer printers. The invention includes a flexible mask of material, larger than the document to be printed, with an outline of the document on the face of the mask. The printing aid is inserted into a microcomputer printer. The document is placed behind the printing aid and is aligned with the outline. The document, held between the printing aid and roller, is positioned for printing. Apertures in the printing aid allow the printing element to contact the document.
Inventors
- 👤 Joan D. Dickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:32
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J13/00; B41J13/10; B41J13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A document printing aid for use with a microcomputer comprising: material consisting of a single layer, no wider than a platen in a computer printer, and flexibly received around the platen; a document outline guide on the surface of the layer away from the platen; at least one aperture in the layer, located within the document outline, for exposing a document, supported between the layer and platen, to the printing element of the computer printer; and a plurality of slots to align the document to be printed with the platen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A document printing aid for use with a microcomputer comprising: material consisting of a single layer, no wider than a platen in a computer printer, and flexibly received around the platen; a document outline guide on the surface of the layer away from the platen; at least one aperture in the layer, located within the document outline, for exposing a document, supported between the layer and platen, to the printing element of the computer printer; and a plurality of slots to align the document to be printed with the platen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The document printing aid of claim 1, the layer of material being rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The document printing aid of claim 2, the rectangular layer further having a tapered corner to facilitate insertion of a document between the layer and the platen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-20 | 1992-09-19 | 1993-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-09-19 | 1997-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-20 | 2000-09-19 | 2001-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |