Title: Document handling apparatus

Abstract: Document handling apparatus for use in connection with a demand type of document feed for supplying documents which are operator-fed in bulk, to a demand type of document separator, including apparatus for fluffing and jogging the documents. The fluffing is obtained by a differential increase in the speed of the transport of documents coupled with the use of document stabilizers which are automatically inserted into and retracted from the document stack while the documents are passing through a jogging station which includes apparatus for jogging the documents in two directions.

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Inventors: Ayer, Thad E. (Endicott, NY, US)

Application Number: 469132
Filing Date: 1974-05-13
Publication_date: 1976-01-13
Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)
Primary Class(es): 198/382 198/406, 271/150, 271/210, 271/221
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US Patent Ref:

2739809	Mar, 1956	Pearce	271/150.
3240489	Mar, 1966	Pinckney et al.	271/149.
3348655	Oct, 1967	Pierc, Jr. et al.	198/76.
3374902	Mar, 1968	Mills	271/221.
3452856	Jul, 1969	Brittain	198/76.
3559984	Feb, 1971	Westra	271/210.

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Primary Examiner: Spar, Robert J.
Assistant Examiner: Slattery, James M.
Attorney: Brannen; Paul M.