US5138463A
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Double decker housing and paper handling device for facsimile apparatus
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1990-09-05
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Granted: 1992-08-11
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Expires: 2010-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A facsimile apparatus of the type having a facsimile body and a paper having separately, including a double-decker structure of an original document transporting system for transporting an original document to read out original information therein to be transmitted and a paper feeding system for feeding paper to record transmitted information thereonto.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Morimoto
- 👤 Tomomi Izumi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:08
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/23; H04N1/2307; H04N1/2323; H04N1/00519; H04N1/00525; H04N1/00795
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A facsimile apparatus comprising: a paper housing substantially enclosing a paper roll, and a double-decked facsimile body separably engaging said paper housing, said facsimile body comprising an original document transport system substantially above a paper feeding system receiving paper from said paper housing when said housing engages said body, said original document transport system comprises an original tray having a pivotable portion affixed to said facsimile body, and said tray overhanging said paper housing when in an in-use position and said tray folds over a portion of said facsimile body when in a non-use position, said portion defining an inlet opening to said original transport system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A facsimile apparatus comprising: a paper housing substantially enclosing a paper roll, and a double-decked facsimile body separably engaging said paper housing, said facsimile body comprising an original document transport system substantially above a paper feeding system receiving paper from said paper housing when said housing engages said body, said original document transport system comprises an original tray having a pivotable portion affixed to said facsimile body, and said tray overhanging said paper housing when in an in-use position and said tray folds over a portion of said facsimile body when in a non-use position, said portion defining an inlet opening to said original transport system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A facsimile apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said tray is foldable, and said tray covers an original document inlet to said facsimile body when folded and said tray guides original documents into said inlet when unfolded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A facsimile apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said tray pivots about said facsimile body.
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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) | 1995-08-11 | 1996-02-10 | 1996-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-11 | 2000-02-10 | 2000-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-11 | 2004-02-10 | 2004-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |