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In tray media sensing

US8259367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

7Claims

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Assignee

HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. · US

Inventors

Howard G. Wong · Portland, US
Bruce A. Axten · Camas, US
Steven H. Walker · Camas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 3, 2008
Grant date	Sep 4, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65H2701/131
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus align an adjuster with an edge of media supported by a tray. The adjuster is operably coupled to a gauge that moves in response to movement of the adjuster. A sensor senses the gauge to detect a dimension of the media while the media is supported by the tray.

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