US4569587A
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Paper supply system of copying machine and a paper supply cassette
Assignee: Kyocera Mita Industrial Co Ltd
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Filing: 1984-03-14
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Granted: 1986-02-11
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Expires: 2004-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A copying machine paper supply enables various paper supply cassettes having different volumes to be easily accommodated in only one large space. Cassette holding members are formed at opposite sides of the space and receive guide portions formed on opposite sides of each paper supply cassette. The cassette thus is housed in the space and is supported at the opposite sides thereof only.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshitake Miyoshi
- 👤 Ichirou Takahashi
- 👤 Takehiko Okada
- 👤 Haruo Yamamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H1/00; B65H1/26; B65H1/266; B65H1/04; G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/6502
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a copying machine paper supply system of the type including a housing having a bottom plate, a cassette receiving space within said housing above said bottom plate, a cassette containing a supply of copying paper sheets insertable into and removable from said space, and means for supporting said cassette within said space, the improvement wherein: said space is expanded downwardly through said bottom plate and includes a portion beneath said bottom plate; and said supporting means comprises holding members at opposite sides of said space cooperating with guide members on opposite sides of said cassette and supporting said cassette only at said opposite sides thereof without contacting said cassette at portions thereof between said opposite sides; whereby said cassette may be of a relatively small size to fit within said space above said bottom plate or of a relatively large size with a portion extending downwardly into said expanded space portion beneath said bottom plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a copying machine paper supply system of the type including a housing having a bottom plate, a cassette receiving space within said housing above said bottom plate, a cassette containing a supply of copying paper sheets insertable into and removable from said space, and means for supporting said cassette within said space, the improvement wherein: said space is expanded downwardly through said bottom plate and includes a portion beneath said bottom plate; and said supporting means comprises holding members at opposite sides of said space cooperating with guide members on opposite sides of said cassette and supporting said cassette only at said opposite sides thereof without contacting said cassette at portions thereof between said opposite sides; whereby said cassette may be of a relatively small size to fit within said space above said bottom plate or of a relatively large size with a portion extending downwardly into said expanded space portion beneath said bottom plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding members define respective grooves, and said guide members comprise projections extending into said grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement claimed in claim 2, wherein said projections have respective lower surfaces guiding said cassette.
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) | 1989-02-10 | 1989-08-12 | 1990-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-10 | 1993-08-12 | 1994-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-10 | 1997-08-12 | 1998-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |