US3621778A
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Type slug mounting for high speed chain printer
Assignee: Potter Instrument Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-10
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A HIGH SPEED CHAIN-TYPE PRINTER HAVING A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY WIDE, MULTI-CHARACTER TYPE SLUGS MOUNTED ON THE PRINTING CARRIER IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER. THE CARRIER IS AN ENDLESS TOOTHED BELT DRIVEN BY GREARS IN MESH WITH ITS TEETH. THE SLUGS ARE MOUNTED ON THE BELT BY CYLINDRICAL PINS STRADDLING SELECTED TEETH ON THE BELT. SPRING FINGERS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT THE PRINT STATION TO URGE THE TYPE SLUGS AGAINST A BACK-UP MEANS.
Inventors
- 👤 David J Ripple
- 👤 Joseph N Bond
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US
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2026-11-07 07:35
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/20
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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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |