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Catch tray for document production device

US7631864B1 · kind B1 · utility

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5References

19Claims

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Assignee

Xerox Corporation · US

Inventors

Alexandria J. Howe · Hertford, GB
James Wood · Clermont, US
Stephen P. Wood · Dunstable, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2008
Grant date	Dec 15, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 17, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2801/06
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a catch tray may include a first end configured to connect to a document production resource, a second end and a top surface having a plurality of ribs. A rib may have a first end and a second end. At least one rib may extend from the first end of the catch tray toward the second end of the catch tray. The height of the rib at the first end of the rib may be larger than the height of the rib at the second end of the rib. The rib may include a first curved side portion, a second curved side portion, and a top portion connected to the first curved side portion and the second curved side portion.

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