Self-regulating ribbon reinking device
CA 1203431 A · Owner: Ncr Corporation · Inventors: Sheehan, Bernard P.; Werwick, Volker
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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Abstract of the Disclosure, A ribbon cartridge has a ribbon re-inking mechanism which is made up of a porous rubber roll journaled on a fixed shaft and in contact with an ink transfer roll journaled on a pivotable member and rockable against the ink roll. The ink ribbon provides the force necessary to urge the transfer roll in contact with the ink roll and also to drive the rolls in normal operation.
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- Granted April 22, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 22, 2003.
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