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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7552923 | Simple and inexpensive high capacity output catch tray for document production machines The invention is relates to a simple, inexpensive high capacity output catch tray for copiers and other document production machines. The output tray automatically increases in capacity as the stack of copies in it accumulates, without external power source or contr... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7367559 | Simple and inexpensive high-capacity output catch tray for document production machines The invention is relates to a simple, inexpensive high capacity output catch tray for copiers and other document production machines. The output tray automatically increases in capacity as the stack of copies in it accumulates, without external power source or contr... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7204484 | Simple and inexpensive high-capacity output catch tray for document production machines The invention is relates to a simple, inexpensive high capacity output catch tray for copiers and other document production machines. The output tray automatically increases in capacity as the stack of copies in it accumulates, without external power source or contr... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7172193 | Sheet stacking apparatus A banknote stacker comprising at least one first scissors linkage acting to extend a pusher into a cashbox, and at least one second scissors linkage acting transversely to said first to extend a lateral portion of said pusher to flatten a note in the cashbox. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7029008 | Accumulating device and circulating type bank note depositing and dispensing machine To provide an accumulating device 71 that is capable of securely accumulating sheets or the like P having dimensional differences on the basis of the rear ends in the taking-in direction thereof. The stopper 111a advances from upward to t... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7014184 | Systems, devices, and methods for feeding sheet material to a disk separator Systems, methods, and devices for preventing the misalignment of sheet material in hoppers adapted to feed sheet material to disk separators are disclosed. In one aspect, a floating backguide is provided. The floating backguide moves independently of the hopper with... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007947 | Media storage bin and method of using same A media storage bin including a floor and a pair of spaced apart walls specifically spaced to receive pieces of media and to retain the pieces of media in a stacked condition. A drop control flap is mounted to an individual one of the spaced walls for delaying the f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6966555 | Sheet stacking apparatus A banknote stacker comprising at least one first scissors linkage acting to extend a pusher into a cashbox, and at least one second scissors linkage acting transversely to said first to extend a lateral portion of said pusher to flatten a note in the cashbox. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6953191 | Deposit device for a stack of sheets A device for depositing sheets in the form of a stack, comprises a housing with a deposit surface, arranged in the latter such that its height can be adjusted, for holding a sheet stack, a stacking mechanism with a roller which is aligned parallel to the deposit sur... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6934506 | Accessory for recycling paper An accessory for recycling paper receives paper, such as from a copy machine, marks that paper, and stores the marked paper for re-use and/or recycling. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6902162 | Non-marking accumulator and related methods A sheet accumulating apparatus accumulates inputted sheets into a stack registered on all sides, wherein the sheets are controlled with minimum contact by components of the apparatus to minimize or eliminate smudging or marking of the sheets. The apparatus can be se... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6851540 | Paper currency collection detection arrangement for an automatic vending machine A paper currency collection detection arrangement used in an automatic vending machine formed of a paper currency receiving unit, a paper currency collection cabinet, and a detection unit. The paper currency collection cabinet has a bottom sensor hole, and a slide m... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6832865 | Simple and inexpensive high-capacity output catch tray for document production machines The invention is relates to a simple, inexpensive high capacity output catch tray for copiers and other document production machines. The output tray automatically increases in capacity as the stack of copies in it accumulates, without external power source or contr... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6827347 | Sheet container A paper sheet processing device that accommodates various types of paper sheet performs a smooth accommodating action by accurately performing a full-state detection action in respect of the accommodated paper sheets. Full-state detecting unit 2 of the paper ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6736393 | Medium stacker A medium stacker is disclosed, which has a structure that effectively processes load externally applied to a stacker tray so as to prevent damage of the medium stacker and an external object from occurring and increases the ascending range of a stacker tray without ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6726202 | Paper currency receiving device with detachable wheel assembly modules A paper currency receiving device includes a body and two wheel assembly modules. The body has two opposed sides each, having an opening that communicates an interior of the body with outside. The body further has a bill-receiving opening in a front side thereof. Th... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6702278 | Paper hold mechanism for stacked paper handlers This invention includes a weighted apparatus for gently holding an existing stack of paper at opposite sides thereof so that a new job may be deposited over the existing stack without degrading the stacking quality of the existing stack. The apparatus may... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6631902 | Media storage bin and method of using same A media storage bin including a floor and a pair of spaced apart walls specifically spaced to receive pieces of media and to retain the pieces of media in a stacked condition. A drop control flap is mounted to an individual one of the spaced walls for del... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6612568 | Piling rack for flat parcels The present invention relates to a piling rack for flat parcels which is open on one side for withdrawing piled parcels. The rack has a bottom (4) as well as an impact wall (7) inclined outwardly and turning inwardly relative to the cutting edge, wherein ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6572293 | Simple and inexpensive high-capacity output catch tray for document production machines The invention is relates to a simple, inexpensive high capacity output catch tray for copiers and other document production machines. The output tray automatically increases in capacity as the stack of copies in it accumulates, without external power sour... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6386534 | Apparatus for and method of stacking articles An apparatus for and method of stacking flexible articles of a non-uniform thickness involves the use of a stacking table including separately movable first and second support surfaces. An actuator moves the stacking table through a range of motion relati... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6364309 | Sheet accommodating device A sheet accommodating device is provided which always performs stable sheet feeding in accordance with sizes of sheets or the number of sheets to be stacked. A holder member that is movable back and forth supports a sheet pressing plate near the center of... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6244589 | Banknote stacking apparatus A device for stacking banknotes, comprising a cashbox and a stacker arranged to stack banknotes of predetermined dimensions in said cashbox, said cashbox having a surface including an aperture therein, said aperture having a dimension in a first direction... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6241240 | Cassette for stacking banknote A cassette for receiving and storing banknotes advantageously uses a movable guide in combination with a movable actuator which each move toward the other for stripping of a banknote received in the guide and adding the stripped banknote to a stack of ban... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6227536 | Receiving tray insert A receiving tray insert for receiving and straightening curled printed paper discharged face down from a printer, comprising a planar member having a flat upper surface arranged to face away from the printer and arranged to receive the printed paper as it... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6056288 | Self adjusting controlled acceleration sheet stacking offsetting system A sheet stacking offsetting system with a stacking tray offsetting movement system with which printed sheets from a reproduction apparatus are stacked offset relative to one another, with a simple rotary drive of an eccentrically rotated extending pin cam... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5984299 | Sheet finishing apparatus A sheet finishing apparatus for finishing a sheet, on which an image has been formed, conveyed from an image forming apparatus, the sheet finishing apparatus includes: a sheet ejecting member for ejecting the sheet after finishing; and an exit tray for re... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5699147 | Paper magazine A paper magazine including a magazine main body in which a photosensitive material is accommodated; a guide member for guiding the photosensitive material to a magazine opening through which the photosensitive material is delivered out to an exterior; at ... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5605322 | Device for further processing after copying A transport path is branched into a main pass and a bypass. A deflector is provided at a branch point, for switching the path either to the bypass or to the main pass. Sheet detection switches are respectively provided along the bypass and the main pass, ... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5565959 | Paper magazine A paper magazine including a magazine main body in which a photosensitive material is accommodated; a guide member for guiding the photosensitive material to a magazine opening through which the photosensitive material is delivered out to an exterior; at ... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5449159 | On edge envelope stacking apparatus with adjustable registration surface In accordance with the present invention apparatus for stacking flat articles, such as envelopes, on edge, comprises structure for transporting the envelopes on edge along a transport path and a deck plate having an upper side adjacent the transport path.... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5443253 | Remittance processing apparatus and method Remittance processing apparatus and method in which the leading edges of a pair of documents such as a payment coupon and a check conveyed along a path are engaged with a gate to control passage of the documents along the path. The gate is held in a close... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5388817 | Note stacker mechanism A notes stacker assembly comprises a stacker assembly, a stacking mechanism and a notes collector. When the notes are feeded into an inserting slot of the receiving slot, the notes will be moved forward by the main actuating wheel together with the pulley... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5322275 | Bill accumulating and stacking device A bill accumulating storage unit is provided for use with a paper currency acceptor, the storage unit comprising a presser plate on one side of the currency pathway therein and a spring loaded currency support platform on the opposite side of the currency... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5305996 | Paper hopper An inexpensive large-capacity paper hopper capable of energizing a paper feed table with a constant lift force irrespective of the quantity of paper sheets remaining thereon, thereby performing stable paper feeding. To achieve such a paper hopper, a paper... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5253757 | Drawing receptacle for use with computer printers A drawing receptacle can be adapted for use with the drawing output of such computer-directed printers, such as a laser printer. Such drawing receptacles can comprise a base, drawing retention means located about the base forming an open receptacle top an... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5046717 | Device for collecting sheets A device for collecting sheets includes a collection tray (13) with a bottom portion (21) which forms a stack support surface (19). The bottom portion is movably arranged and is adjustable in response to the weight of the sheets (25) collected on the supp... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4986529 | Four roll inverter A tri-directional inverter for use in machines requiring copy sheet inversion for collated copy set output uses four rollers forming three sheet-feeding nips. All sheets enter the center nip and contact a diverter gate that urges them in either of two dir... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4941654 | Method and apparatus for stacking apertured sheets without jamming An elongated arch forming member or bar supported upon a horizontal stacking station base by a movable support for permitting the stack to be lowered as the weight of the of sheets over the arch forming member increases. The arch forming member supports t... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4877235 | Currency sorter and storage device A currency sorter and storage device 10 which includes a lockable storage container 11 having a front plate 12 which further has a plurality of currency receiving slots 13 therein. A pair of rollers, one being drive roller 18 and the other idler roller 17... | 10/31/1989 |
