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Card retrieval device

CA 1114751 A · Owner: Computer Microfilm International Corporation · Inventors: Smith, David L.

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A film card retrieval device for use in an automatic microfilm display apparatus is provided with a switch for sensing that a film card has been retrieved. In the event the device fails to retrieve a film card the absence of a, switch output signal causes the control apparatus to repeat the card retrieval routine.

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  • Granted December 22, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 22, 1998.
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FiledJanuary 14, 1981
GrantedDecember 22, 1981
Term endedDecember 22, 1998
Patent numberCA 1114751 A
Classification (IPC)G03B21/00 +2 more

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198219841986198819901992199419961998Application filedJan 14, 1981Patent grantedDec 22, 1981Term endedDec 22, 1998

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