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Support for sliding radiographic plate in a magazine
Assignee: Orion Oyj
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Filing: 1991-07-30
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Granted: 1992-10-20
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Expires: 2011-07-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a supporting system of a sliding plate of a magazine comprising a magazine case and a sliding plate which travels in a linear direction inside the magazine case. The system is comprised of a guide bar that is secured to the lower cover of the magazine, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower cover. The sliding plate rests upon the guide bar and upon support screws arranged on the end part of the magazine case against the front portion of the sliding plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Ilmari Kinanen
- 👤 Matti Rantanen
- 👤 Pertti Sormunen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A radiographic plate support system comprising: a magazine case comprising two opposing lateral side members and a lower cover extending therebetween, said lower cover having a interior surface, said lower cover having a longitudinal axis generally equidistant from and extending parallel to said side members, and said case further comprising an open end part; a guide bar secured to said lower cover and extending generally parallel to said longitudinal axis; slidable plate comprising means for supporting a radiographic plate, said slidable plate being slidably insertable into said case through said open end part of said case, at least a portion of said slidable plate slidably supported by said guide bar, and said slidable plate having a first side and a second side and each side having a front portion; and a plurality of support screws each having a first end, said screws arranged on said end part of said case such that said first end of at least one said screw is adjacent said front portion of at least one said side of said slidable plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A radiographic plate support system comprising: a magazine case comprising two opposing lateral side members and a lower cover extending therebetween, said lower cover having a interior surface, said lower cover having a longitudinal axis generally equidistant from and extending parallel to said side members, and said case further comprising an open end part; a guide bar secured to said lower cover and extending generally parallel to said longitudinal axis; slidable plate comprising means for supporting a radiographic plate, said slidable plate being slidably insertable into said case through said open end part of said case, at least a portion of said slidable plate slidably supported by said guide bar, and said slidable plate having a first side and a second side and each side having a front portion; and a plurality of support screws each having a first end, said screws arranged on said end part of said case such that said first end of at least one said screw is adjacent said front portion of at least one said side of said slidable plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A support system according to claim 1 wherein said guide bar is secured to said interior surface of said lower cover offset from said longitudinal axis of said lower cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A support system according to claim 1 wherein said slidable plate further comprises a "V"-shaped groove extending inwardly of one said side of said slidable plate, said groove sized and configured such that at least a portion of the surface of said groove slidably engages said guide bar, at least a portion of said surfaces of said groove being comprised of material having a low coefficient of friction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A support system according to claim 3 wherein said material having a low coefficient of friction is nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A support system according to claims 3 wherein said material having a low coefficient of friction is a tetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A support system according to claim 1 wherein said slidable plate further comprises a "V"-shaped groove extending inwardly of one said side of said slidable plate, said groove sized and configured such that at least a portion of the surface of said groove slidably engages said guide bar, and said slidable plate having a rear portion, and two support screws extending outwardly from a segment of said groove located on said rear portion of said slidable plate; and said screws being comprised of material having a low coefficient of friction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
A support system according to claim 1 wherein said magazine case further comprises: an upper cover extending between said two opposing lateral side members and said support screws comprising material with a low coefficient of friction and being arranged on said end part and arranged such that, two screws are located on a portion of said end part adjacent said upper cover with each screw located proximal to a respective said opposing side member of said case, and one said screw is located on a portion of said end part adjacent said lower cover proximal to one said side member of said case.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-10-20 | 1996-04-20 | 1996-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-20 | 2000-04-20 | 2000-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-20 | 2004-04-20 | 2004-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |