Patents by Inventor Valentine Garcia

Valentine Garcia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Self-aligning and self-leveling pinch roll for magnetic card transport system
    Patent number: 3964739
    Abstract: A magnetic card transport system for an electronic typewriter comprises a reversible drive roller and a coacting pinch roller which form a nip through which a magnetic card is passed. The drive roll and pinch coact to move the card in opposite directions. A guide surface is provided which is engaged by one longitudinal edge of the card, and guide springs are provided which engage the other longitudinal edge of the card to urge the card into engagement with the guide surface for registration purposes. The pinch roll is mounted in such a manner that it may freely oscillate. The oscillation is such that the pinch roll axis pivots in each direction from a line substantially perpendicular to the guide surface between 1/2.degree. and 3.degree. about a vertical axis normal to its axis of rotation to allow for self-alignment to maintain the card in alignment with the guide surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1976
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Valentine Garcia