US5022637A
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Finishing apparatus for use with electronic printers
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1989-10-27
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Granted: 1991-06-11
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Expires: 2009-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A finishing apparatus to be used with computer driven or IOT type printers that deliver copy sheets 1-N face-down includes an inverted stapler. A copy sheet set is brought into contact with the clamping surface of a fixed head of the stapler. After the copy sheet set is secured against the clamping surface, a staple is driven therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Coons, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H37/00; B65H37/04; B42; B42B; B42B4/00; B42C; B42C1/00; B42C1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for finishing copy set output from computer or input terminal generated data imaged page one thorough the last page (1-N) of a document and placing a staple or staples in the copy set in proper orientation, comprising the steps of: receiving copy sheets in a finisher apparatus 1-N and face-down; and stapling the complete copy set with a stapler that is inverted with respect to normal positioning, such that the copy set is stapled from the bottom thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for finishing copy set output from computer or input terminal generated data imaged page one thorough the last page (1-N) of a document and placing a staple or staples in the copy set in proper orientation, comprising the steps of: receiving copy sheets in a finisher apparatus 1-N and face-down; and stapling the complete copy set with a stapler that is inverted with respect to normal positioning, such that the copy set is stapled from the bottom thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A finishing apparatus adapted to staple/stitch a set of copy sheets delivered to the finisher apparatus 1-N and face-down, comprising: staple/stitch means positioned at a predetermined location within the finisher apparatus and wherein said staple/stitch means has a clinching portion positioned adjacent copy sheet N of the set such that the staple or stitch enters the copy sheet set from the bottom and exits through the top thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A finishing apparatus adapted to staple/stitch a set of copy sheets delivered to the finisher apparatus 1-N and face-down, comprising: staple/stitch means positioned at a predetermined location within the finisher apparatus and wherein said staple/stitch means has a clinching portion positioned adjacent copy sheet N of the set such that the staple or stitch enters the copy sheet set from the bottom and exits through the top thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A printing system that delivers collated copy sheet sets to a finishing apparatus thereof right-side-down in normal sequential order, and, wherein said finishing apparatus includes staple means adapted to place a staple or staples into the copy sheet sets from the bottom and clinch the staple or staples onto the top copy sheet in each copy sheet set.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A printing system that delivers collated copy sheet sets to a finishing apparatus thereof right-side-down in normal sequential order, and, wherein said finishing apparatus includes staple means adapted to place a staple or staples into the copy sheet sets from the bottom and clinch the staple or staples onto the top copy sheet in each copy sheet set.
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) | 1994-06-10 | 1994-12-10 | 1995-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-10 | 1998-12-10 | 1999-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-10 | 2002-12-10 | 2003-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |