US3857557A
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Web handling apparatus
Assignee: Moore Business Forms Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-18
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1992-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Web handling apparatus comprises a machine for de-collating manifold business forms stationery. The machine has a plurality of de-collating stages arranged in line, each stage having a tray for receiving a part of the stationery refolded to form a pack. The drop of the parts of the stationery to their respective trays is arranged to be a function of the number of folds in the parts as they fall in the drop.
Inventors
- 👤 E Gill
- 👤 D Vincent
- 👤 J Peace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:36
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58; B41L; B41L1/00; B41L1/04; B41L1/08; B41L1/14; B65; B65H; B65H41/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for handling a multi-part manifold business forms continuous web including, a frame, pairs of repectively contacting rollers rotatably mounted on said frame and being associated with parts of said web, first trays mounted on said frame below each said pair of rollers, said parts of said web respectively passing between respective nips of said contacting rollers and into said first trays, and means on said frame for rewinding a portion of said web, said rewind means comprising a rotatable disc having a plurality of parallel elongated first members extending outwardly therefrom, and a plurality of parallel elongated second members removably mounted on said first members, whereby said portion of said web may be wound onto said second members upon rotation of said disc, and said wound portion may be removed from said first members along with said second members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for handling a multi-part manifold business forms continuous web including, a frame, pairs of repectively contacting rollers rotatably mounted on said frame and being associated with parts of said web, first trays mounted on said frame below each said pair of rollers, said parts of said web respectively passing between respective nips of said contacting rollers and into said first trays, and means on said frame for rewinding a portion of said web, said rewind means comprising a rotatable disc having a plurality of parallel elongated first members extending outwardly therefrom, and a plurality of parallel elongated second members removably mounted on said first members, whereby said portion of said web may be wound onto said second members upon rotation of said disc, and said wound portion may be removed from said first members along with said second members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein another rewind means for rewinding one of said parts of said web is rotatably mounted on said frame, said another rewind means comprising a rotatable disc and elongated members extending outwardly therefrom, and a bar member on said frame being so disposed that its axis lies slightly beyond the axis of said another rewind means disc in the direction of feed of said web through the apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a second tray is mounted on said frame below said rewind means for the reception of said portion of said web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein slitting means are provided for the removal of a continuous stub from said web, which stub constitutes said web portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said slitting means comprises a pair of cooperating rotatable cutting discs mounted for movement toward and away from one another.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |