| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 400679000 | MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION | 31 |
| 20110170932 | PRINTER BRACKET - A bracket for a printer includes a frame with first and second side supports. A print area is defined in part by the side supports. A plurality of web support members laterally extends between the first and second side supports. The plurality of web support members include a top web support member disposed adjacent a top portion of the print area and a bottom web support member disposed adjacent a bottom portion of the print area. A printer support is configured for supporting a printer adjacent the print area. A window assembly is hingedly attached to the frame adjacent the print area. The window assembly includes a platen support member extending laterally between the first and second side supports. The window assembly is movable to provide access to the print area. At least one platen is disposed on the platen support member, the platen adapted for lateral positioning along the platen support member. | 07-14-2011 |
| 400686000 | Buffer (e.g., dashpot, of particular material, etc.) for movable typewriter element | 1 |
| 20090022539 | RECORDING MEDIUM SUPPORT DEVICE AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A recording medium support device includes the following elements. A feed tray is capable of receiving stacked recording media. A recording medium support is pivotably connected to the feed tray. The support is switchable between a closing position and an opening position by pivoting. An anti-falling section prevents the recording medium support from falling to the closing position by coming into contact with the base of the recording medium support in the opening position. | 01-22-2009 |
| 400691000 | Frame, casing, or support for typewriter | 22 |
| 20080240835 | Input Tray Cover For An Image Forming Device - The present application is directed to devices and methods of protecting an input tray of an image forming apparatus. One embodiment of a device may include a mounting bracket that is attached to and positioned within an interior of the image forming apparatus. A cover may be movably attached to the mounting bracket. The cover may be positionable between a first retracted orientation positioned within the interior of the image forming apparatus and a second extended orientation positioned over a portion of the input tray that extends outward from the interior of the image forming apparatus. A biasing member may be operatively connected to the cover to bias the cover towards the first retracted orientation. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080240836 | DOUBLE SIDED PRINTER MODULE WITH A PAIR OF ENDLESS DRYING BELTS - A stackable printer module includes a housing surrounding a frame. The housing defines footing holes and print head assemblies are housed within the housing. The print head assemblies are configured to engage with print media and effect double-sided printing on the print media. A print media loading mechanism is housed within the housing and includes a pair of opposed endless drying belts between which the printed print media can be loaded. Feet extend from the housing and are spaced apart to engage in respective footing holes defined in the housing of another printer module so that the printer modules can be stacked together. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110123247 | PRINTER WITH BRACKET FOR PAPER TRAY - A printer includes a main body, a bracket, a lifting mechanism, and a paper tray. The main body is capable of printing and outputting paper. The bracket is attached to the main body. The lifting mechanism is secured to the bracket and includes a retaining plate. The retaining plate is moveable between a first position, where a first distance is defined between the retaining plate and the bracket, and a second position, where a second distance is defined between the retaining plate and the bracket and is less than the first distance. The paper tray is configured for receiving the paper. The retaining plate is moved from the second position to the first position when the paper tray is inserted into the bracket, and moved from the first position to the second position when the paper tray is released. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110129282 | PRINTER WITH BRACKET FOR HOLDING PAPER TRAY - A printer includes a main body capable of printing and outputting paper, a bracket attached to the main body, two sliding blocks, and a tray configured for receiving the paper. The bracket includes two sidewalls. A retaining member is secured to each sidewall. The sliding blocks are slidably attached to the sidewalls of the bracket. The tray is received in the bracket and has tray posts corresponding to the retaining members. The sliding blocks bring the tray to slide in the bracket. The retaining members have a first position, where the tray posts urge the retaining members to slide before passing across the retaining members, and a second position, where the tray posts are blocked by the retaining member when the tray is released from the sliding blocks. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110262204 | MEDIA DRIVE RESTRAINT AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A CLOSED MEDIA TRAY - In one embodiment, a device for a printer includes a movable tray for supporting a print media. The tray is movable between an open position in which media may be moved on to the tray and a closed position in which media is blocked from moving on to the tray. The device also includes a rotatable media drive component for moving print media on to the tray and a movable restraint operatively connected to the tray. The restraint is movable between: a first position, corresponding to the open position of the tray, in which the restraint does not restrain the media drive component; and a second position, corresponding to the closed position of the tray, in which the restraint restrains rotation of the media drive component. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120155946 | COMPACT PRINTER WITH PRINT FRAME INTERLOCK - A compact printer having improved operational features. The printer includes an articulating print frame assembly coupled to a top cover that is adapted to rotate out of the top cover to an open position and to rotate into the top cover to a closed position. When the print frame is in an open position, the top cover is prevented from rotating toward the bottom housing to a closed position. The print frame includes a media guide bar that facilitates loading of ribbon and media. The disclosed printer also includes a fixed or adjustable media sensor, and is configurable to accommodate an internal supply of web (roll) media or an external supply of fanfold media. a bottom housing having a top cover coupled thereto. | 06-21-2012 |
| 400692000 | Having means facilitating interchange of parts | 1 |
| 20110013963 | DOOR OPENING OR CLOSING DETECTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A door opening or closing detecting device and an image forming apparatus including a shaft member which is provided to a housing slidably along one end of a door, and urged to be brought into pressure contact with a pressing member through a pressure contact member, the shaft member being slid by the pressing member which moves with opening/closing of the door. The opening/closing of the door is detected by a detecting portion according to sliding of the shaft member, and a power supply is interrupted by a switch portion. The door opening or closing detecting apparatus and the image forming apparatus are capable of reliably detecting the opening/closing of the door and appropriately interrupting the power supply while achieving space saving and reduction in size of the apparatus. | 01-20-2011 |
| 400693000 | Housing structure | 14 |
| 20080199242 | Printer Protective Cover with Integrated Message Display - The invention is a protective cover for a point-of-sale receipt printer which protects the printer from damage caused by dropping coins into the printer as change is made for purchases. The cover has a base to make a snap-on attachment to a printer, a front arm to deflect coins away from a paper guide which directs the receipt away from the discharge point of the printer enclosure and a display portion to show promotional messages to the customers. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080232895 | Strengthened structure for the body of a label printer - A strengthened structure for a body of a label printer is disclosed, including: a plurality of metal tubes extending through the body of the label printer and each having first and second ends respectively fixed to first and second side portions of the body of the label printer to structurally strengthen the body of the label printer; and two covering layers attached to and covering the first and second side portions of the body of the label printer, wherein the covering layers include shock-absorption materials to buffer external impact acting on the body of the label printer. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080240837 | MOBILE WORKSTATION - A case for use with a stenotype machine, portable computer, and cables, power supply equipment, memory devices, as well as paper, writing utensils, and the like to form a mobile workstation. The case includes a top, a bottom, and a circumscribing sidewall, the top removably or hingedly attached to the side wall to cover an interior that is divided into multiple compartments, including at least a first compartment to store the portable computer, a second compartment to store the stenotype machine, and a third compartment to store cables for data and power that are connected to the computer and stenotype machine, the sidewall having an access opening for the stenotype machine to deploy for use while remaining attached to the case, and the case further including a bottom wall to which a stand is removably attached. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080279608 | FLAT PANEL COMPUTER DISPLAY - Provided is a flat panel computer display unit. The unit includes a rear cover defining an aperture therein, a base portion, arm and mounting plate fast with the rear cover to support the display unit in an upright position, as well as a pagewidth printer with an ink delivery bus operatively accessible via the aperture for receiving an ink cartridge. The unit also includes a chassis defining a chute for receiving print media therein, and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield operatively sandwiched between the printer and the chute. Further included are a flat panel display for displaying to a user images from a computer, the display supported on the chassis, and a front bezel operatively fast with the rear cover molding to enclose the printer, chassis and display. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080298875 | MODULAR WORKBOARD THERMAL PRINTER SYSTEM - A modular workboard thermal printer system provides a user with portable computing and printing capabilities. According to one aspect, the modular workboard thermal printer system includes a housing to which a thermal printer module may be operatively coupled, and a receiving portion formed with the housing for accepting therein a portable computing device that interfaces with the thermal printer module. Further, the modular workboard thermal printer system possesses an input/output panel for electrically connecting external devices with the thermal printer module and/or the portable computing device, as well as a power supply for delivering electrical power to the thermal printer module and optionally to other devices connected with the housing. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090060620 | POINT OF SALE PRINTER INCLUDING AN AUTOMATED COVER OPENING APPARATUS - A point of sale printer includes a housing, a cover, a first biasing member communicating with the housing and the cover, a thermal print head including a cover detent feature, the cover detent feature secures the cover to the housing, a platen and a platen drive roller which co-rotate with each other attached to the cover, a drive motor including a drive roller attached to the housing, a link member rotatably attached to the drive motor, the link member configured to rotate about a rotational axis of the drive motor and an idler roller rotatably connected to a second end of the link member, the idler roller configured to contact the platen drive roller and the drive roller, wherein a rotational direction of the drive motor corresponds to a rotational direction of the link member and also corresponds to an elevation of the idler roller which releases the cover. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090080961 | PRINTING MACHINE - A printing press includes a printing unit, a feeder unit, and a delivery unit. At least one of the units is provided with a panel for either or both operating the unit and displaying the state of the unit. The panel is attached to the unit with a magnet, and is held by the attractive force of the magnet. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090110463 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXPOSING PRINTABLE MEDIA IN A PRINTER - The illustrative embodiments described herein provide an apparatus and method for exposing printable media. The apparatus includes a printer having a cover. The apparatus also includes a set of lifting arms coupled to the cover. The apparatus includes a slowing device engaged with the set of lifting arms. The slowing device is adapted to slow movement of the set of lifting arms when the cover is moved. The apparatus also includes a stage coupled to the set of lifting arms such that movement of the cover causes movement of the stage into a position. The stage is adapted to receive the printable media. The position facilitates exposure of the printable media. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090123210 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOVING A COVER - The illustrative embodiments described herein provide an apparatus and method for moving a cover. The apparatus includes a base. The apparatus also includes a cover pivotably coupled to the base. The apparatus also includes a set of flexible bands. A first end of each of the set of flexible bands is coupled to the cover. A second end of the set of flexible bands is coupled to the base. The set of flexible bands are adapted to bias the cover into an open position. When the cover is opened by a user, the set of helical springs are elongated when the cover is forced beyond its open position. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090123211 | LOCKABLE PRINTER - A printer includes a housing. The housing surrounds a frame and defines a first set of locking formations. A print engine is housed within the housing. The print engine includes a pair of opposed print head assemblies for enabling double-sided printing to be effected upon print media passing there-between. A roller assembly is mounted within the housing. The roller assembly includes a drive roller and a driven roller to transport the print media between the opposed print head assemblies. A second set of locking formations extends from the housing and is configured to engage with the first set of locking formations of another printer so that the printers can be locked together. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090148223 | Hinge with Sliding Pivot Transfer - Exemplary embodiments provide for a method and apparatus for moving a cover of a device relative to a base of the device to provide access to an interior space. An indication to open a cover coupled to a base is received. Responsive to receiving the indication, the cover is sequentially pivoted around a first pivot and a second pivot to provide access to the interior space while maintaining the cover within a footprint of the device. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100172686 | Flat Panel Display - A monitor having a flat panel display, a printer and a sheet feeder disposed within a housing is disclosed. The flat panel display displays a video signal provided from an external computer through a video input socket of the monitor. The printer is disposed behind the flat panel display as viewed by the user. The printer includes a pagewidth printhead which prints onto print media print data provided from the external computer through a serial data connection of the monitor. The sheet feeder feeds a sheet of print media from a stack of print media past the pagewidth printhead. The stack of print media is located behind the flat panel display such that, immediately prior to commencement of printing, at least an edge of the print media is visible above an upper edge of the flat panel display. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110013964 | OPENING/CLOSING DOOR, APPARATUS HOUSING USING THE SAME AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An opening/closing door for opening/closing a door opening formed in an apparatus housing includes: a rotational shaft mounted at an edge portion of the door opening; a door base member that is fixed to the rotational shaft and rotates together with the rotational shaft; a door exterior member fixed to the exterior of the door base member; plural positioning units that position the door exterior member to the door base member at locations distant from the rotational shaft; plural fixing units that are provided to be more distant from the rotational shaft than the plural positioning units and fix the door exterior member to the door base member by attachments; and an opening/closing handle that is provided to the door exterior member so as to be closer to the fixing units than the positioning units in a direction substantially orthogonal to the rotational shaft. | 01-20-2011 |
| 400693100 | For ink-ribbon spool (e.g., spool cover, etc.) | 1 |
| 20100247222 | MODULAR PRINTER - A modular printer having a media take-up assembly, a support block assembly, a printhead assembly, a stepper motor assembly and a display assembly is provided. A support housing having a plurality of recesses formed on an internal wall of the modular printer is also provided. Each of the recesses is configured to receive and align one of the modular printer assemblies with the other modular printer assemblies. Each of the assemblies is configured as a module which can be easily accessed and quickly secured to or detached from the support housing. The support housing is adapted to receive assembly modules for both thermal ink printers and ribbon ink printers such that the modular printer can be easily converted from one to the other. | 09-30-2010 |
| 400694000 | Made of particular material (e.g., plastic, etc.) | 1 |
| 20090047053 | Computer keyboard - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a computer keyboard having user-manipulable components for multi-media applications and additional computer interface and control purposes that are desirably designed for ease of manufacturing and cost effectiveness. A preformed roller module has a small top cover and base forming an enclosure to hold the entire roller mechanism, including the electronic components. The roller module is then attached to the keyboard. A volume control dial is provided for audio volume control. The dial desirably is also preformed and then attached to the keyboard. Keyboard feet may be provided on the rear edge of the keyboard for tilting the keyboard without taking up space at the bottom of the keyboard, so that the keyboard height profile can be kept low. An opaque keyboard frame may be placed over the key mechanisms of the keys to hide them from sight, and a translucent top case may be placed over the opaque keyboard frame. The keys protrude through openings of the opaque keyboard frame and the translucent top case. | 02-19-2009 |
| 400695000 | Means for correcting typing errors (e.g., by abrasive eraser, etc.) | 2 |
| 20120148327 | ERASING APPARATUS AND CONVEYANCE CONTROL METHOD FOR RECORDING MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, a erasing apparatus includes: a paper feeding section configured to feed a recording medium on which a erasable image is recorded to a conveying path; a conveying section configured to convey the recording medium along the conveying path; a erasing section configured to erase a color of the image on the recording medium; a sensor configured to detect the recording medium conveyed through the erasing section by the conveying section; and a control section configured to perform, if the sensor detects occurrence of a jam of the recording medium, control to convey the recording medium present in the conveying path. | 06-14-2012 |
| 400697000 | By overprinting (e.g, with coated material) to cancel error | 1 |
| 20090185848 | Coating Film Transfer Tool - A coating film transfer tool is provided which can maintain substantially constant load to be exerted on a transfer head from the start to end of using the coating film transfer tool, and the coating film transfer tool includes a coating film transfer section which is disposed in an interior of a accommodation case, and the coating film transfer section includes a transfer tape, a supply bobbin, a take-up bobbin, a transfer head for transferring a coating film on the transfer tape on to a transfer directed object in a pressure-sensitive fashion by pressing the coating film on the transfer tape against the transfer directed object, a rotation transmitting device for transmitting the rotation of the supply bobbin to the take-up bobbin and controlling the rotation of the take-up bobbin, and a first transfer section cover and a second transfer section cover, a load adjusting device for adjusting load which causes the supply bobbin not easy to rotate. | 07-23-2009 |
| 400701000 | Means for cleaning, or facilitating cleaning of, type-face | 2 |
| 20110097132 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a housing defining a dust opening, a plurality of rows of keys mounted in the housing with two of the a plurality of lines of the keys forming a horizontal gap and at least one cleaning device. Each of the cleaning devices is secured in one of the horizontal gaps. The cleaning device includes a driving rod and a cleaning brush. One end of the driving rod is rotatably fixed to the sidewall of the housing, and the other is driven to rotate the driving rod. The driving rod defines an outer threading thereon. The cleaning brush includes a sleeve and a plurality of arms fixed on the outer surface of the sleeve. The sleeve defines an inner thread cooperated with the outer thread of the driving rod. The driving rod rotates to move the cleaning brush along the driving rod. | 04-28-2011 |
| 400702000 | By contacting type-face (e.g., via type-face cleaner, brush, etc.) | 1 |
| 20140219700 | PRINT HEAD CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A RIBBON PRINTING SYSTEM - A cleaning apparatus for a ribbon printing system includes a base support and an insert. The base support has a receiving area configured to receive a cleaning pad and the insert is configured to secure the cleaning pad in the receiving area of the base support. The base support is shaped to fit between a printer and a backup platen of the ribbon printing system when the insert secures the cleaning pad in the base support so that a thermal print head of the printer engages the cleaning pad in order to clean the print head. | 08-07-2014 |
| 400703000 | Indicator means | 1 |
| 400706000 | For indicating position of line or end-of-page | 1 |
| 400708000 | Including detector of record-medium | 1 |
| 20080279609 | Paper detection device of label printer - A paper detection device is provided for a label printer, including an enclosure and at least one detection circuit board. The enclosure has opposite side faces on which at least one guide rail and a handle are formed and a bottom on which at least one resilient stop block is formed. The enclosure forms at least one detection channel through which a label to be printed is allowed to pass therethrough. The detection circuit board is arranged inside the enclosure to detect the label passing through the detection channel. The guide rails formed on the opposite sides of the enclosure allow the paper detection device to be fit into a receptacle pre-formed inside the label printer and the handle allows a user to move the enclosure by pulling the handle to thereby adjust the position of the enclosure inside the receptacle. The resilient stop block on the bottom of the enclosure facilitates to secure and position the enclosure inside the receptacle. Further, by lifting the handle to detach the resilient stop block from the receptacle, the enclosure can be slid out of the receptacle to dismount the paper detection device from the label printer. Thus the device of the present invention is a paper detection device that can be mounted/dismounted by operating the handle. | 11-13-2008 |
| 400713000 | Attachment for shielding or screening record-medium or typewriter (e.g., against wind, etc.) | 1 |
| 400714000 | For screening key-board | 1 |
| 20120328350 | Keypad Shield - A shield for overlying a keypad such as a PIN pad. The shield | 12-27-2012 |
| 400715000 | Attachment for guiding fingers or hands of typist (e.g., hand rest) | 1 |
| 20090154981 | COMPUTER WRIST REST FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS - An apparatus for relieving and preventing repetitive stress on a portion of a user's hand while using the keyboard and/or a mousing device on a notebook computer, the apparatus comprising: an elongated pad portion smaller in width than the bottom portion of the notebook computer; and a mousing opening cutout from the elongated pad portion adapted to surround the mousing portion of the notebook computer. | 06-18-2009 |
