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After-processing apparatus for a copying machine
Assignee: Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp
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Filing: 1988-08-18
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Granted: 1990-08-07
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Expires: 2008-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A copying machine is provided with an after-processing apparatus for automatically binding or clipping photocopies together. The apparatus contains an automatic stapling unit and an automatic clip-fitting unit so the operator can choose whether the photocopies are to be stapled or clipped. The automatic clip-fitting unit may also include a projection to open the clips before they are placed on the photocopies.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsuyoshi Nakamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:25
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6538; G03G15/6541; B; B42; B42C; B42C1/00; B42C1/12; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00789; G03G2215/00822; G03G2215/00827; G03G2215/00843; G03G2215/00864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An after-processing apparatus for a copy machine for binding copies together, the apparatus comprising: a compiling tray for accumulating and aligning the copies to be bound, the compiling tray including a binding location corresponding to the area on said copies where binding occurs; a binding device having a staple driving unit portion and a clip fitting unit portion, said staple driving unit portion and said clip fitting unit portion being selectively alignable with said binding location; a positioner for selectively aligning the relative position of the staple driving unit portion and the clip fitting unit portion to the binding location of said compiling tray; and means for bending the end portion of the copies in said compiling tray such that a clip can be fitted to said copies at the bent end portions thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An after-processing apparatus for a copy machine for binding copies together, the apparatus comprising: a compiling tray for accumulating and aligning the copies to be bound, the compiling tray including a binding location corresponding to the area on said copies where binding occurs; a binding device having a staple driving unit portion and a clip fitting unit portion, said staple driving unit portion and said clip fitting unit portion being selectively alignable with said binding location; a positioner for selectively aligning the relative position of the staple driving unit portion and the clip fitting unit portion to the binding location of said compiling tray; and means for bending the end portion of the copies in said compiling tray such that a clip can be fitted to said copies at the bent end portions thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
An after-processing apparatus according to claim 1, further including a clip feeding mechanism in the clip fitting unit, said clip feeding mechanism including a projection for opening the tips of inner and outer portions of a clip as the clip is fed so that the clip can be fitted to the copies.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An after-processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said positioner includes a solenoid for selectively moving said staple driving unit and said clip fitting unit to a position proximate said binding location.
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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) | 1993-08-06 | 1994-02-05 | 1994-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-06 | 1998-02-05 | 1998-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-06 | 2002-02-05 | 2002-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |