Abstract: An infinitely variable tilting support mechanism is disclosed for use with a cathode ray tube display unit which enables a particular operator to position the display unit for minimum reflective glare on the face thereof.The display unit is pivotally tilted about its center of gravity in quasi-static equilibrium by a particular circular configuration of one or more rocker elements.

Abstract: A sheet feeder support assembly is disclosed which is utilized to hold a sheet feeder in a raised position from its normal resting position on the printer without the requirement of any actual modifications to either the sheet feeder or the printer.

Abstract: A constant head magnetic actuated ink jet cartridge is disclosed wherein a magnetically actuated piston is utilized to raise ink over a fixed height controlling wall and thereby maintain the ink at a constant head in the area of the ink jet nozzle.

Abstract: An electrophoretic display device using a non-Newtonian fluid as the display liquid is disclosed. Such a liquid provides superior threshold characteristics and enables the creation of an improved matrix display.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protected document such as a negotiable instrument, a title instrument, identification document or other documents which should be kept secure from illegal copying by color copiers. The method of making the document comprising preprinting a "void" or other warning or cancellation phrase pattern in half tone or multitone on the document and camouflaging this pattern is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrophoretic display device using liquid crystals as the display elements is disclosed. Such elements provide superior threshold characteristics and enable the creation of an improved matrix display.

Abstract: The disclosure is of apparatus for supporting a stack of documents and feeding the documents, one at a time, from the bottom of the stack to an operating position in a document processing machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protected document such as a negotiable instrument, a title instrument, indentification document or other documents which should be kept secure from illegal copying by color copiers. The method of making the document comprising preprinting a "VOID" or other warning or cancellation phrase pattern in half tone or multitone on the document and camouflaging this pattern is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure is of electrostatic recording apparatus including a plurality of groups of printing electrodes on one side of a sheet of printing paper and a plurality of base or counter electrodes on the other side of the paper. Corresponding electrodes in each group of printing electrodes are connected together to form sub-groups of printing electrodes. Data signals, to be printed, are connected to electrodes in all of the sub-groups of printing electrodes at the same time, and selected base electrodes are energized to select the associated printing electrodes which actually perform a printing operaion.According to the invention, the counter electrodes are operated in pairs, with two adjacent counter electrodes being energized at any instant. However, the counter electrodes are not operated sequentially in pairs, buy they are paired randomly in the series, with favorable spacing being provided between sequentially operated pairs.

Abstract: A DC or AC power conversion and regulation system in which DC or rectified AC is applied to a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The output of the VCO is applied to a frequency sensitive filter whose frequency response is such that for a fixed input voltage the output voltage is a function of the input frequency. The output of the filter is applied to a transformer whose output may be rectified to provide a regulated DC output. A portion of the rectified DC is sampled and compared with a reference voltage to generate an error signal which is used in a feedback loop to control the operating frequency of the VCO.

Abstract: The disclosure is of an integrated circuit assembly comprising a base which carries an integrated circuit chip and a cover which protects the chip. The cover has embedded therein a capacitor which has its two leads connected to, or in contact with, two leads on the base when the cover is assembled with the base.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a display panel which includes an array of scanning cells having scan anodes and scan cathodes, the anodes being connected to a source of electrical potential, and the scan cathodes being connected in groups, each group being connected to a driver. The driver comprises a plurality of integrated circuits connectible to provide different numbers of outputs, each of which is connected to one of the groups of cathodes. Means are provided for automatically connecting the cathodes in the desired number of groups and to connect the driver to provide the desired number of outputs.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a cathode ray tube having a face plate for displaying information and carrying an electrode assembly which is curved to adhere smoothly to the face plate. The electrode assembly includes a shield against radio frequency interference and an insulating support sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface, on each of which an array of rows and columns of conductive areas is formed. On the inner surface, the rows of conductive areas are electrically connected together to output contact pads at a side edge of the sheet, and, on the outer surface, the columns of conductive areas are electrically connected together to output contact pads along the lower edge of the sheet. Each outer conductive area overlies and is capacitively coupled to an inner conductive area. A column conductor which extends from a contact pad at an edge of the outer surface of the sheet is capacitively coupled to each column of outer conductive areas.

Abstract: The machine, which may be a facsimile machine, stands on the floor and includes a roll of paper which runs over a stylus assembly, by means of which a pattern of electrostatic charges are formed on the paper, after which the paper is cut and fed downwardly toward the lower end of the machine where it is treated with toner, which is then fused to provide a fixed visible message thereon. The printed document is driven generally upwardly by a roller assembly onto a generally vertically oriented document-receiving tray which is elevated somewhat above the lowest level of the machine at a level which is comfortable for the operator. The tray has a V-shaped document-supporting base, and the apex of the V provides a ridge on which the documents are bent slightly to render them rigid and easy to stack. The roller assembly at the base of the tray is arranged to stiffen the document and facilitate its movement into the tray.

Abstract: A system to protect documents such as negotiable instruments, title instruments and identification documents from illegal copying by color copiers and alteration such as amount or signature particularly computer printout documents comprising preprinting a "VOID" pattern over the amount and/or signature area of the document in solvent insoluble or color change ink. The VOID is printed with a camouflage pattern overcoating. The camouflage pattern overcoating may be a pattern or solid coating. It may be a coating on the undersurface of the Mylar film overlay of the "VOID". Thereafter the disclosure contemplates adhering the Mylar film to the document to be protected over the amount and/or signature area with cold pressure. Color copying by machine is prevented by the use of colors in the inks which are below the critical density of the copier, so as to verify the authenticity of a document and prevent fraudulent use of a copy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ball point ink pen, its ink and its eradicator. The ink is carried at one end of the pen and the eradicator portion is carried at the other. If an error is made, the pen can be reversed and the eradicator used to neutralize the ink. The ink also neutralizes the eradicator so that when one rewrites with the same ink, any remaining eradicator on the paper is neutralized and the original ink acts as fresh ink.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protected document such as a negotiable instrument, a title instrument, identification document or other documents which should be kept secure from illegal copying by color copiers. The method of making the document comprising preprinting a "VOID" or other warning or cancellation phrase pattern in half tone or multitone on the document and camouflaging this pattern is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ball point ink pen, its ink and its eradicator. The ink is carried at one end of the pen and the eradicator portion is carried at the other. If an error is made, the pen can be reversed and the eradicator used to neutralize the ink. The ink also neutralizes the eradicator so that when one rewrites with the same ink, any remaining eradicator on the paper is neutralized and the original ink acts as fresh ink.

Abstract: The disclosure is of apparatus including a duct-like light guide having an inlet end and an outlet end, light source means at the inlet end, a document at the outlet end, an optical reading system for receiving light reflected from the document, and electronic circuit means for converting the reflected light to electrical signals. Typically, the optical reading system has non-uniform light transmission characteristics, and, with one type of lens system, there is fall-off in intensity at the ends of the system. To compensate for this fall-off, the light source means is designed and positioned to provide a corresponding non-uniform light distribution so that the net effect is a uniform light distribution at the output of the lens system.