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Adjustable paper handler apparatus

US4871273A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1985
Grant dateOct 3, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 13, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/58
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable paper handler for mounting or installing on a printer accompanying a desktop personal computer, telecopier, telex or the like is disclosed. A u-shaped rigid member having removable substantially flat sides angularly and integrally seated on at least a pair of back supports, which may also be removable from the u-shape member, is used to form the upper portion of the adjustable paper handler. The removable upwardly protruding flat sides of the u-shaped member removably and adjustably accommodates a flat tray having a lip to support a folded and stacked sheet of paper after emerging from the printer. The removable flat bottom side member of the u-shaped member has at least a pair of enclosures configured underneath to form the back supports to accommodate at least two extending removable prongs of a stand bearing upon the adjustable paper handler. The enclosures have a plurality of ribs, ridges, apertures or the like configured therein to adjustably accommodate the vertically protruding members of the stand.

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