US5072252A
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Fiber optic book copier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-10-19
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Granted: 1991-12-10
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Expires: 2010-10-19
Abstract
Abstract Full pages of books may be photocopied without damage to the book bindings by placing the open book on a wedge of fiber optics perpendicularly aligned to the copier platen to optically couple the photocopier to the book pages.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Howseman, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:17
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/60; G03G15/605; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/04; G02B6/06; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6207; G03B27/6221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A book flat page copying accessory for use with a photocopier having a flat glass platen, said book page copying accessory comptiring: a bundle of parallel optical fibers having first and second ends, the first ends of said fibers aligned to form a first plane perpendicular to said fibers for positioning on the flat glass platen of a photocopier, said second end of said fibers being aligned in at least one page size plane for contacting a page of the book.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A book flat page copying accessory for use with a photocopier having a flat glass platen, said book page copying accessory comptiring: a bundle of parallel optical fibers having first and second ends, the first ends of said fibers aligned to form a first plane perpendicular to said fibers for positioning on the flat glass platen of a photocopier, said second end of said fibers being aligned in at least one page size plane for contacting a page of the book.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The book flat page copying accessory claimed in claim 1 wherein said bundle of optical fibers is rectangular in cross section to form rectangular first and second planes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The book flat page copying accessory claimed in claim 2 wherein said bundle is bound ,together within a housing confining the sides of said bundle and unaffecting first and second planes thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The book flat page copying accessory claimed in claim 3 wherein the fibers in said bundle are a density of approximately 300 fibers per linear inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The book flat page copying accessory claimed in claim 2 wherein said second ends of said optical fibers terminate in two planes connected together along an edge and angled with respect to each other to form a wedge shape for supporting an open book.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The book flat page copying accessory claimed in claim 2 wherein said first and second planes of said accessory are substantially parallel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3630612A
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JPS60186830A
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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) | 1994-12-09 | 1995-06-10 | 1995-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-09 | 1999-06-10 | 1999-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-09 | 2003-06-10 | 2003-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |