US3409366A
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Multiple copy arrangement for photocopy machines
Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-02
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Granted: 1968-11-05
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Expires: 1986-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Hanson
- 👤 Ludwigson George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:48
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/60; G03G15/602; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6207; G03B27/625; G03B27/6257; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/04; G06M1/041; G06M1/042; G06M3/00; G06M3/02; G06M7/00; G06M7/02; G06M7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A PHOTOCOPY MACHINE HAVING AN IRRADIATION STATION AT WHICH AN ORIGINAL TO BE COPIED MAY BE IRRADIATED; MEANS FOR IRRADIATING THAT PORTION OF SAID ORIGINAL THAT IS LOCATED AT SAID IRRADIATION STATION; AND GUIDE MEANS FOR GUIDING AN ORIGINAL THROUGH THE MACHINE DURING NORMAL SINGLE-COPY OPERATIONS: THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PRIMARY MEANS FOR RECIRCULATING AN ORIGINAL ALONG AN EFFECTIVELY SHORT ORIGINAL SHEET FEED PATH, SAID ORIGINAL PASSING THROUGH SAID IRRADIATION STATION DURING MOVEMENT ALONG SAID SHORT PATH; SUPPLEMENTAL MEANS FOR RECICULATING AN ORIGINAL ALONG AN EXTENDED ORIGINAL SHEET FEED PATH THAT IS EFFECTIVELY LONGER THAN SAID SHORT FEED PATH, THE LAST MENTIONED ORIGINAL PASSING THROUGH SAID IRRADIATION STATION DURING MOVEMENT ALONG SAID EXTENDED ORIGINAL SHEET FEED PATH; AND TRANSPORT MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING ORIGINALS ALONG SAID SHORT AND EXTENDED FEED PATHS RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A PHOTOCOPY MACHINE HAVING AN IRRADIATION STATION AT WHICH AN ORIGINAL TO BE COPIED MAY BE IRRADIATED; MEANS FOR IRRADIATING THAT PORTION OF SAID ORIGINAL THAT IS LOCATED AT SAID IRRADIATION STATION; AND GUIDE MEANS FOR GUIDING AN ORIGINAL THROUGH THE MACHINE DURING NORMAL SINGLE-COPY OPERATIONS: THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PRIMARY MEANS FOR RECIRCULATING AN ORIGINAL ALONG AN EFFECTIVELY SHORT ORIGINAL SHEET FEED PATH, SAID ORIGINAL PASSING THROUGH SAID IRRADIATION STATION DURING MOVEMENT ALONG SAID SHORT PATH; SUPPLEMENTAL MEANS FOR RECICULATING AN ORIGINAL ALONG AN EXTENDED ORIGINAL SHEET FEED PATH THAT IS EFFECTIVELY LONGER THAN SAID SHORT FEED PATH, THE LAST MENTIONED ORIGINAL PASSING THROUGH SAID IRRADIATION STATION DURING MOVEMENT ALONG SAID EXTENDED ORIGINAL SHEET FEED PATH; AND TRANSPORT MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING ORIGINALS ALONG SAID SHORT AND EXTENDED FEED PATHS RESPECTIVELY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-11-05 | 1972-05-06 | 1972-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-05 | 1976-05-06 | 1976-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-05 | 1980-05-06 | 1980-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |