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Input tray media de-slouch system

US8360417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2005
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H3/50
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to an input tray media de-slouch apparatus, comprising; an input media tray, at least one pivotable media de-slouch arm operatively connected to the tray, and a releasable locking means operatively connected to the arm and the tray to lock the arm prior to media being placed against the arm to substantially keep the media from slouching and to release the arm when the media is being fed from the input tray.

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