US4831459A
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Guide apparatus with rotating elements for ensuring perpendicular scanning movements of a hand-operated image scanner
Assignee: Alps Alpine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1987-11-09
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2007-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A guide apparatus for regulating manual movement of an image input device of the type which is manually moved across a fixed manuscript to read an image therefrom. The guide apparatus includes a guide member, such as a rail, for guiding the image input device across the manuscript in a first direction and a rolling means, such as a cylindrical roller, a set of wheels, or a set of caterpillar-type belts, connected to the first direction so that the image input device may be moved in orthogonal directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Kimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:53
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/04; H04N1/10; H04N1/107; H04N1/1072; G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; H04N1/1077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A guide apparatus for regulating manual movement of an image input device, wherein said image input device is of the type which is manually moved relative to a fixed manuscript to read an image therefrom, said guide apparatus comprising a linearly-extending guide member for guiding said image input device in a first direction, and a rolling means connected to said guide member, said rolling means to be placed in contact with said manuscript and being rotatable in a second direction which is right-angled with respect to said first direction, wherein rotating said rolling means transports said guide member in said second direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A guide apparatus for regulating manual movement of an image input device, wherein said image input device is of the type which is manually moved relative to a fixed manuscript to read an image therefrom, said guide apparatus comprising a linearly-extending guide member for guiding said image input device in a first direction, and a rolling means connected to said guide member, said rolling means to be placed in contact with said manuscript and being rotatable in a second direction which is right-angled with respect to said first direction, wherein rotating said rolling means transports said guide member in said second direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image input device according to claim 1 wherein said rolling means is a cylindrical roller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An image input device according to claim 1 wherein said rolling means is a set of wheels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image input device according to claim 1 wherein said rolling means is a set of caterpillar-type belts.
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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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |