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Reloadable paper dispenser

US4201354A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
5References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 1978
Grant dateMay 6, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2511/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An enclosure system includes a light-tight enclosure and a means for guiding the direction of movement of phototypesetting paper to and from the enclosure. The enclosure is capable of storing a roll of phototypesetting paper, of dispensing paper from said roll, and of returning paper onto said roll without folding or otherwise buckling the paper. The system obviates the need for a separate "take-up" enclosure and eliminates the problem of degraded print quality typically associated with characters printed at or near a fold. The enclosure comprises a container with a pivotally mounted spring-loaded lid with a gasket thereon, and a shaft disposed in the container for storing a roll of paper of selected width.

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