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US6056258A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0434
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for imaging books or other bound volumes which includes a book supporting system and an optical system positioned above the book supporting system and mounted for movement along a vertical axis toward and away from the book support system. The book support system includes an inner platform and an outer platform with the inner platform being mounted for vertical movement relative to the outer platform. A cradle having pivotable side support plates is mounted on the inner platform, and support arms are mounted on the outer platform. The support arms are positioned so that the support plates rest thereon so that as the cradle is moved downwardly, the support arms pivot the side support plates upwardly.
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