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US5098208A
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Ribbon cassette with integral paper guide
Assignee: Smith Corona Corp
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Filing: 1990-12-12
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2010-12-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved dual purpose print ribbon cartridge for use with a typewriter or printer having upper and lower walls joined by side walls one of which is a front sidewall. The cartridge being provided with ribbon exit and entrance ports at opposite ends of one of the front sidewalls for movement of said ribbon along and spaced from said front sidewall. The upper wall being formed with an upwardly directed extension for guiding the paper, after printing, in an upwardly direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip M. Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:39
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J13/00; B41J13/10; B41J13/14; B41J32/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In an improved print ribbon cartridge for use with a typewriter or printer having a platen, a carrier movable along the platen which supports the cartridge, a printhead supported on the carrier for operating in conjunction with the print ribbon in the cartridge to cause printing of symbols on a paper, the improved cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; one of said sidewalls being a front sidewall, said front sidewall having an exit port and an entrance port to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge and pass along the front sidewall and enter the cartridge; and said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In an improved print ribbon cartridge for use with a typewriter or printer having a platen, a carrier movable along the platen which supports the cartridge, a printhead supported on the carrier for operating in conjunction with the print ribbon in the cartridge to cause printing of symbols on a paper, the improved cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; one of said sidewalls being a front sidewall, said front sidewall having an exit port and an entrance port to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge and pass along the front sidewall and enter the cartridge; and said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 1 wherein the extending guide portion is formed integral with the cartridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 1 wherein the cartridge is provided with an opening intermediate the ends of said front sidewall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 1 wherein the extending guide portion is arcuate in cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 1 further including latching means for releaseably affixing the cartridge to the carrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 5 wherein the latching means include slots in the front sidewall and a flexible finger formed in the sidewall opposite the front sidewall for engaging mating members on the carrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 1 wherein the upwardly extending guide portion is formed integral with said upper wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the upwardly extending portion of the print ribbon cartridge extends above the upper wall of the cartridge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
147 words
In an improved print ribbon cartridge for use with a typewriter or printer having a platen, a carrier movable along the platen which supports the cartridge, a printhead supported on the carrier for operating in conjunction with the print ribbon carried by the cartridge to cause printing of symbols on a paper, the improved cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; a front sidewall being provided intermediate the ends thereof with an opening whose opposite sidewalls include an exit port and an entrance port for the ribbon housed in the cartridge to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge and pass across the opening and enter the cartridge; and, said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
In an improved print ribbon cartridge for use with a typewriter or printer having a platen, a carrier movable along the platen which supports the cartridge, a printhead supported on the carrier for operating in conjunction with the print ribbon carried by the cartridge to cause printing of symbols on a paper, the improved cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; a front sidewall being provided intermediate the ends thereof with an opening whose opposite sidewalls include an exit port and an entrance port for the ribbon housed in the cartridge to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge and pass across the opening and enter the cartridge; and, said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 9 wherein the extending guide portion is formed integral with the cartridge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 9 wherein the extending guide portion is arcuate in cross-section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 9 further including latching means for releaseably affixing the cartridge to the carrier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 12 wherein the latching means include slots in the frontwall and a flexible finger formed in the sidewall opposite the frontwall for engaging mating members on the carrier.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 9 wherein the upwardly extending guide portion is formed integral with said upper wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the upwardly extending portion of the print ribbon cartridge extends above the upper wall of the cartridge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
87 words
An improved print ribbon cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; one of said sidewalls being a front sidewall, said front sidewall having an exit port and an entrance port to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge and pass along the front sidewall and enter the cartridge; and said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
87 words
An improved print ribbon cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; one of said sidewalls being a front sidewall, said front sidewall having an exit port and an entrance port to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge and pass along the front sidewall and enter the cartridge; and said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 16 wherein the extending guide portion is formed integral with the cartridge.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 16 wherein the cartridge is provided with an opening intermediate the ends of said front sidewall.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 16 wherein the extending guide portion is arcuate in cross-section.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 16 further including latching means for releaseably affixing the cartridge.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 20 wherein the latching means include slots in the front sidewall and a flexible finger formed in the sidewall opposite the front sidewall for engaging mating members.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 16 wherein the upwardly extending guide portion is formed integral with said upper wall.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the upwardly extending portion of the print ribbon cartridge extends above the upper wall of the cartridge.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
96 words
An improved print ribbon cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; a front sidewall being provided intermediate the ends thereof with an opening whose opposite sidewalls include an exit port and an entrance port for the ribbon housed in the cartridge to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge pass across the opening and enter the cartridge; and said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
96 words
An improved print ribbon cartridge comprising: upper and lower walls joined at their peripheral edges by sidewalls to define a cartridge housing for confining a length of print ribbon therein; a front sidewall being provided intermediate the ends thereof with an opening whose opposite sidewalls include an exit port and an entrance port for the ribbon housed in the cartridge to permit the ribbon to exit the cartridge pass across the opening and enter the cartridge; and said print ribbon cartridge being spaced from the paper and having an upwardly extending portion for guiding the paper.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 24 wherein the extending guide portions is formed integral with the cartridge.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 24 wherein the extending guide portions is arcuate in cross-section.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 24 further including latching means for releaseably affixing the cartridge.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 27 wherein the latching means include slots in the frontwall and a flexible finger formed in the sidewall opposite the frontwall for engaging mating members.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 24 wherein the upwardly extending guide portion is formed integral with said upper wall.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved cartridge according to claim 24, wherein the upwardly extending portion of the print ribbon cartridge extends above the upper wall of the cartridge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-03-24 | 1995-09-23 | 1996-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-24 | 1999-09-23 | 2000-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-24 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |