US3231268A
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Outfeed mechanism
Assignee: Uarco Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-28
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1982-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Pine
- 👤 Charles L Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H31/00; B65H31/34; B65H31/36; B41; B41L; B41L1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
AN OUTFEED MECHANISM FOR A CONTINUOUS FORM STATIONERY BURSTER, COMPRISING: A PLATFORM MOUNTED ON THE BURSTER IN A POSITION TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL FORM LENGTHS OF STATIONERY FROM THE BURSTER; A VARIABLE HEIGHT SUPPORT FOR THE PLATFORM INCLUDING AN AIR CYLINDER FOR STORING A COLUMN OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR, SAID CYLINDER INCLUDING A MOVABLE PISTON ON SAID COLUMN OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR FOR SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE PLATFORM AND STATIONERY IN VARYING ELEVATED POSITIONS, SAID PISTON AND CYLINDER ADAPTED TO PRODUCE SAID COLUMN OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR UPON MANUAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON RELATIVE TO SAID CYLINDER; A RELEASE VALVE FOR RELEASING AIR IN THE CYLINDER TO LOWER THE PLATFORM, SAID RELEASE VALVE INCLUDING A SPRING LOADED VALVE MEMBER AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED DEPRESSING MEMBER FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE MEMBER; AND SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING THE HEIGHT OF THE STATIONERY ON THE PLATFORM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PAPER DEFLECTING ARMS SECURED TO A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SHAFT, SAID ARMS CAUSING ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SHAFT RESPONSIVE TO DEFLECTION OF INDIVIDUAL FORM LENGTHS AND SAID SHAFTS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RELEASE VALVE WHEREBY THE PLATFORM IS AUTOMATICALLY LOWERED GENERALLY IN PORPORTION TO THE INCREASE OF THE STACK OF STATIONERY TO MAINTAIN PROPER DISCHARGE AND COLLECTION OF THE STATIONERY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
AN OUTFEED MECHANISM FOR A CONTINUOUS FORM STATIONERY BURSTER, COMPRISING: A PLATFORM MOUNTED ON THE BURSTER IN A POSITION TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL FORM LENGTHS OF STATIONERY FROM THE BURSTER; A VARIABLE HEIGHT SUPPORT FOR THE PLATFORM INCLUDING AN AIR CYLINDER FOR STORING A COLUMN OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR, SAID CYLINDER INCLUDING A MOVABLE PISTON ON SAID COLUMN OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR FOR SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE PLATFORM AND STATIONERY IN VARYING ELEVATED POSITIONS, SAID PISTON AND CYLINDER ADAPTED TO PRODUCE SAID COLUMN OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR UPON MANUAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON RELATIVE TO SAID CYLINDER; A RELEASE VALVE FOR RELEASING AIR IN THE CYLINDER TO LOWER THE PLATFORM, SAID RELEASE VALVE INCLUDING A SPRING LOADED VALVE MEMBER AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED DEPRESSING MEMBER FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE MEMBER; AND SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING THE HEIGHT OF THE STATIONERY ON THE PLATFORM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PAPER DEFLECTING ARMS SECURED TO A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SHAFT, SAID ARMS CAUSING ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SHAFT RESPONSIVE TO DEFLECTION OF INDIVIDUAL FORM LENGTHS AND SAID SHAFTS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RELEASE VALVE WHEREBY THE PLATFORM IS AUTOMATICALLY LOWERED GENERALLY IN PORPORTION TO THE INCREASE OF THE STACK OF STATIONERY TO MAINTAIN PROPER DISCHARGE AND COLLECTION OF THE STATIONERY.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |