Patent · US Expired

Word processor--controlled printer output scanner mechanism

US4437660A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1981
Grant dateMar 20, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H43/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A scanning mechanism is provided for scanning individual output bins for receiving documents from a paper printer. The mechanism determines each bin's availability for receiving documents, the degree of fullness and whether or not a lock box is positioned in the bin for receiving designated documents.

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