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Modular printer system

CA 1339028 C · Owner: Schultz, Darald R. · Inventors: Schultz, Darald R.; Chadima, George E. Jr.

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Basic elements of a modular printer system may comprise a rectangular open frame with receptacles for a printer module and computerized terminal module and with an, external configuration for receiving modular components such as a carrying handle, a support foot, an auxiliary terminal module mounting bracket and an AC adaptor module. Respective different paper tray modules may be selectively secured to the open frame to form a bottom closure and to provide a repository for appropriate circuit boards and an on-board battery if needed, as well as containing an appropriate supply of paper for the printer (e.g. 50 sheets or 200 sheets). Respective terminal adaptor modules may secure different …

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  • Granted April 1, 1997. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 1, 2014.
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FiledJuly 7, 1989
GrantedApril 1, 1997
Term endedApril 1, 2014
Patent numberCA 1339028 C
Classification (IPC)B41J3/36

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199019931996199920022005200820112014Application filedJuly 7, 1989Patent grantedApril 1, 1997Term endedApril 1, 2014

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