US2121830A - Portable registering device - Google Patents

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June 28; 1938. J SHERMAN 5 AL I I 2,121,830

I PORTABLE REGISTERING DEVICE Filed Aug. 27, 1934 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 I VENTOQNO F I BY wwgamv June 1938; J. Q. SHERMAN El AL 2,121,830

PORTABLE REGISTERING DEVICE Filed Aug. 27, 1934 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 June 28, 1938. J. Q. SHERMAN ET AL PORTABLE REGISTERING DEVICE Filed Aug. 27, 1934 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 I Patented June 28, 1938 PATENT OFFICE,

, 2,121,330 v roa'rannn nnors'rnamo n'nvlon John Q. Sherman and Ardath A. Gopperton',

Dayton, Ohio; said Ardath AQGopperton assignortoIaidJohnQSherman Application August 21, m4, set-torso. 741,519

28 Claims. (Cl. 282-12) This invention relates to manifolding apparatus, and more particularly to automatic aligning and registering means for superposed strips of record material adapted to temporarilyarrest the advancement of the strips when a predetermined length thereof has been withdrawn from the source of supply and for insuring proper registry or the withdrawn portions in writing position.

continuous strips of record material, usually bearing printed forms, and reversely folded into zigzag formation coincident with transverse weakening lines upon which the strips are divisible into succeeding-sheets or slips, are pro gressively withdrawn from a box or container into writing position upon a writing tablet over which the terminal portions of the strips are reversely folded and secured in registering relation. In event multiple records are desired, the terminal portions of the stripsare interleaved with transfer material. Detent devices are en-' It will be obvious that the invention isnot um ,ited to embodiment in a portable manifolding register or packet holder, but may be incorporated in other forms of strip dispensing apparatus for either single or multiple strips wherein it is .desired to temporarily arrest the advancement :thereof when predetermined lengths have been withdrawn from the source of supply. I The object of the invention is to improve the construction as well as the means and mode of operation of manifolding registers and strip dis pensing apparatus whereby they will not only be simple in construction and capableof being economically manufactured, but will be more, efli cient in use, capable of rapid operation, accurate in, action, automatic, and unlikely to get out of repair. v r

A further, object of the invention is to provide automatic aligning and registering means for strips whereby accurate relation of the strips. in writing positionmay be assured. I

A further object of the invention is to provid 5 means for temporarily retarding the advance- In the present embodiment of the invention,

ment of the record forms when a predetermined length thereof has been withdrawn from a supply container or holder, and to automatically release the forms preparatory to further advancement under influence of increased pulling. tension upon the forms. J

[A further object of the invention is to afford an appreciablesignal to the operator when the forms have been advanced a predetermined distance.

A further object of the invention is the embodiment of simple but efllcient strip aligning and registering means in a register or strip dispensing apparatus of small compact form.

A further object of the invention is to provide simple but efiective strip retarding or .detent means, automatically engageable with the strip and releasable by increased pulling strain. upon the engaged strip.

A further object of the invention is to provide a strip dispensing apparatus having the desirablev features and advantageous characteristics hereinafter mentioned. i r

A further but none the less desirable feature is the provision of means for retaining the record strips in adjusted relation with the cover or writing tablet when the register is open. I

With the above primary andv other incidental objects in view, as will more fully appear in the specification, the invention consists of the features of construction,- the parts and combinations thereof, and the mode of operation, or their equivalents, as hereinafter described and set forth in the claims.

. In the accompanying drawings wherein is shown the preferred but'obviously not necessarily the only forms of embodiment of the invention, Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an empty-register or strip dispensing apparatus embodyi t e present inventionv with .itscovers positioned to aiforda view of the interior thereof. Fig, 2 is a perspective view of a, portion of the register or dispensing apparatus in closed condition and showing a portion of a record strip in writing position thereon. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal-sectional viewof the register or dispensing apparatus in closed condition with a packet of record material enclosed therein. Fig. 4 is a transverse detail view of a sheet of transfer material removed from the packet. Fig. 7 illustrates a modi fication of the clamping or holding means for the free ends of the record strips. Fig. 8 is a similar perspective view of a further modification thereof, of which Fig. 9 is a detail sectional view. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a manifolding register or dispensing apparatus, embodying thepresent invention, showing the extended portions of the record strips overlying the writing tablet and a further variation of the strip holding and registering means in a retracted or nonengaging relation. Fig. 11 is a detail sectional view of a variation wherein spring pressed strip engaging plungers are simultaneously engageable with the strips, both interiorly and exteriorly of the container. a perspective view and detail sectional view of a further modification of spring pressed plunger pins simultaneously engageable with different portions of the strips interiorly and exteriorly of the container. Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a manifolding register or dispensing apparatus, wherein the detent and aligning means.

engageable with the end of the strip, areconcealed from view. Fig. 15 is a perspective view, showing the register open and the record strips extended. Fig. 16 is a longitudinal sectional view thereof, and Fig. 17 a transverse sectional view. Figs. 18 and 19 are perspective views of portions of a register closed and open respectively, illustrating laterally movable-strip engaging members for insuring registry and holding the withdrawn portions of the strips in proper position upon the writing tablet.

Like parts are indicated by similar characters of reference throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, 1 is a box-like receptacle or container to receive a packet of record strips 2, which usually contains printed forms and which are reversely folded to and fro into zigzag formation. The record strips 2 are provided with weakening lines, preferably coincident with the folds 3, upon which the strips are divisible into succeeding sets of sheets or slips.

The record strips 2 are apertured at spaced intervals, the holes 4 being usuable during the advancement of the strips and while in writing position to insure registry of the superposed printed forms and after detachment of successive sheets or slips, the holes 4 may be used for filing purposes.

Interleaved between the terminal portions of the record strips 2 is a sheet 5 of transfer or carbon material of somewhat greater length than that of the succeeding forms, comprising the record strips 2, and hence the transfer sheet 5 extends somewhat beyond the initial fold and division line 3 of the strips into overlapping relation with the next succeeding detachable portion of the strips. At its inner end the transfer sheet 5 carries a transversely arranged bar or strip 6 preferably, though not necessarily, of cardboard,

are securely anchored interiorly of the box or.

receptacle I and extend therefrom in interleaved relation with the terminal portions of the super posed record strips 2, and are thence reversely folded collectively with the withdrawn portions of the record strips into writing position upon the Figs. 12 and 13 are respectively top or cover 8, of the receptacle I, which thus serves as the writing tablet. The writing tablet or cover 8 is preferably, though not necessarily, hinged to the receptaclel. In Fig. 1 there are covers or writing tablets 8 provided on opposite sides of the receptacle I to accommodate two packets of record strips 2, arranged therein in reverse relation or back to back in position to be withdrawn from the opposite sides of the register. Thus there is illustrated in the drawings a duplex register or dispensing apparatus, from the opposite sides of which may be withdrawn printed forms of different character. It will'be understood, however, that the register or dispensing device is not necessarily of such duplex character but may be made with a single writing tablet and a single set of transfer sheet receiving recesses or pockets and strip detent means.

Transversely disposed interiorly of the box orreceptacle 1 is a guide rod 9 about which the strips are drawn in their movement from the packet to the outlet from such receptacle. Adjacent to the outlet end of the receptacle there is provided a bridge plate or bar IIJ overwhich the strips are drawn through an exit slot II above the level of such bridge bar and between the margin of the end wall of the box or receptacle and the overlying writing tablet or cover 8 when the latter is closed. Projecting through spaced holes in the bridge plate or bar ID are depressible plungers I2 supported upon a ransverse spring'bar l3 beneath the bridge bar l0, against the yielding resistance of which the plungers I2 are depressible. Normally such plungers I2 project into close proximity with the under side of the writing tablet or cover 8, and they are so positioned as to engage in the apertures 4 of the second set of sheets or slips, com prising the record strips 2,. when the initial set of such slips or sheets has been withdrawn from the box or receptacle I. As pulling tension is applied to the record strips to withdraw them from the receptacle or box I, the detent plungers I2 will be automatically depressed against the tension of the spring bar I3 to allow the record strips to progress through the exit opening II. When a full length of printed form or detachable sheet or slip has been withdrawn from the container, thus bringing the apertures 4 of the next succeeding set of sheets or slips into registry with the detent plungers I2, the latter will automatically enter such apertures 4, which are spaced to agree therewith, thus serving to arrest the advancement or withdrawal of the strips. During such advancement the transfer sheet 5 remains stationary intermediate the record strips 2, and the latter are moved relative thereto. Such transfer sheets 5 are provided with apertures 4a in agreement with the detent studs or plungers I2 which project therethrough into engagement with the apertures 4 of the strips.

The withdrawn portions of the record strips 2 and the interleaved transfer sheets 5 are folded reversely over the lid or writing tablet 8 while their free ends are engaged beneath a spring actuated clamp plate I5 which serves to stationarily hold the terminal portions of the strips inv dicular studs II for oscillatory motion into and outof overhanging relation with the ends of the record strips 2. These swinging arms II are yieldingly pressed into clamping engagement with the record strips 2 by compression springs I! surrounding the'pivotal studs II and pressing the arms l1 toward the top of the writing tablet 2 and into clamping engagement with the record strips. As illustrated in Fig. 'l' the swinging arms I! carry studs I which serve as supporting feet when the register is inverted for dispensing strips from the opposite side thereof and which also serve as handles or grasp portions to facilitate the swinging motion of the arms I! into and out of overlying relation with the ends of the record strips.

In Figs. 8 and 9 there is shown further modiflcations wherein, in lieu of the studs l0, spring actuated plungers 2| are provided which project through the holes 4 in the terminal ends of the record strips and engage the top of the writing tablet-or cover I. By engaging in the apertures 4, the plungers 2O serve to assure proper alignment and registry of the superposed forms, which are thus doubly engaged. The aligning and arresting plungers or studs l2 engage the apertures 4 of the second set of forms within the container: or receptacle while the plungers 2| engage the apertures 4 inv theterminal set of forms on top or the writing tabletexteriorly of the container. Various other adaptations oi this inventive idea may be employed as for-example the studs l6, illustrated in Fig. 2, may-. be extended through the clamp plate II with which they are relatively fixed, and the protruding ends 2| of such' studs beneath the plate I I are engageable through the apertures 4 in the ends of the record strips 2 and thence through corresponding apertures 4b in the lid or writing tablet I, as is illustrated in Fig. 10.

In Fig. 11 there is illustrated a further variation wherein the swinging plate li'carries spring pressed yieldable studs 22. Such studs are simultaneously engageable with corresponding apertures in two sets of forms to whichthe engaging studs are common. The spring pressed studs 22 not only engage the terminal portions of the strips by projecting through the apertures 4 therein and thence through the apertures 4b inthe writing tablet in the same manner as the projecting ends 2| of the studs shown in Fig. 10,

' but the spring pressed studs 22 are shown inFig.

11 engaging in other apertures 4c in the succeeding set of forms, comprising the strips 2, interiorly oi the box or receptacle. Thus the studs 22 are common to two succeeding sets of such printed formsand simultaneously engage therewith to insure accurate alignment and registry. It will be understood that the apertures 4c must be arranged in the ends of the forms opposite the apertures 4. That is to say, the forms usable with the construction shown in Fig. 11 and also with that shown in Figs. 12 and 13, .must necessarily be provided with like apertures at each end of the forms.

In Figs. 12 and 13 there is shown a variation of the construction illustrated in 11g. 11, wherein resting and aligning studs or plungers 24 are mounted in a bridge bar 25 extending transversely of the receptacle or holder, beneath which the record strips pass about a suitable guide rod 24 in their movement from the supply packet to the exit opening from the receptacle. The reciprocatory plungers 24' project at their lower ends through suitable openings in the bridge bar 2! for engagement in openings 40 in the record strips, while the outer ends of the plungers 24 project through the openings 4!: in the lid or writing tablet I for engagement in the holes 4 in the terminal ends of the record strips when they are disposed in writing position upon the writing tablet. v

A spring bar 21 retracts the plungers inwardly to project their innerends into the path of the record strips as they are being drawn. from the supply packet about the guide rod .28. The inner .ends of these plungers'24 function in quite the same manner as the arresting and aligning plungers or studs l2. When, inthe advancement of the strips, the apertures 40 are brought into registry with such arresting and detent plungers, they are projected by the tension of the spring bar 21 into such apertures thereby temporarily retarding the advancement of the strips and assuring proper registry and alignment thereof. Upon increased pulling tension being applied to' In Figs. 14 to 17 inclusive there is shown afurthermodiflcation of thepresentmanifoldingregister or strip dispensing apparatus employing but a single pair of detent plungers located interiorly of the box or container for arresting and aligning the advancement of the strips.

In the manifolding register illustrated in Figs. 14 to 1'1 inclusive, the ends of the record strips after being extended over the writing tablet are passed through a slot therein to the under side of the writing tablet where such terminal ,ends of the strips are engaged by the automatic detent means.

The portions or the record strips withdrawn from the supply packet within the container I pass about the guide rod 9 and thence through the exit openiiig II and are reversely folded col lectively with the interleaved sheets or transfer material 5 therebetween over the writing tablet 3 in the same manner as before described. The writing tablet 8 is provided witha transverse slot 28 adjacent to its free end through which the extremities of the record strips 2 are passed to the under side of the writing tablet and are withdrawn through an exit opening 23 in the end of the container opposite the opening ll. Transversely disposed within the container l intermediate the slot 24 and the exit opening 2! is a transverse bridge bar Ill quite similar to the bridge bar I! over which the withdrawnportions of the strips pass. This bridge bar 30 may be fixedly mounted in the box or container i, as illustrated in Fig. 1, or it may be hinged to the under side of the cover or writing tablet 4 as is shown in Fig. 15. Carried by the bridge bar 30 is a pair of detent plungers I2 projected into the path of travel of the strips 2 by a spring bar l3 in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described. However,the present construction diflfers from that formerly described in that whereas the detent members interiorlyof thebox,as heretofore mentioned, engage with the apertures of the second set of forms or strips, such plungers l2 in the register illustrated in Figs. 14 to 17 engage the apertures 4 in the extreme ends of the record strips. The free end of the writing tablet 8 is indented at 3| to enable the ends of the strips to be grasped for withdrawal. The initial pulling tension upon the strips will serve to depress the plungers l2 out of engagement with the terminal apertures 4 and the strips may be withdrawn over the writing tablet and thence through the slot 28 to the under side thereof and through the exit 29 until the inscribed set of forms or slips is with-:

drawn from the register and the next succeeding set of forms or slips is advanced into writing position and until the apertures 4 thereof are brought into registry with the detent plungers l2 carried by the bridge bar 30, whereupon such plungers automatically engage in the apertures 4 to temporarily arrest the advancement of the strips in registry with each other and by the increased resistance of the strips indicate to the operator that a predetermined length of material has been withdrawn.

In the form of dispensing apparatus illustrated in Figs. 14 to 1'7 inclusive, the lid or cover is opened to extended position as shown in Fig. 15

preparatory to withdrawing the strips which could not be pulled satisfactorily nor easily about the edge of the cover or writing tablet when the latter is closed.

In Figs. 18 and 19 there is shown a. further modification wherein aligning studs 32 project through arcuate slots 33 in the writing tablet for engagement in the apertures 4 in the free ends of the record strips. These engaging studs 32 are carried upon interpivoted levers 34 on the under side of the writing tablet, which levers have their ends oppositely disposed to those carrying the studs, and on the other side of the pivotal mountings separated by a compression spring 35 and which tends to oscillate the levers about their pivotal mounting to move the studs away strips, after which the spring automatically spreads the studs to place the strip under tension and hold the pins tightly in engagement in the apertures to prevent displacement of the strips therefrom.

While the features heretofore described may be embodied in a single register having but one writing tablet and adapted to dispenseforms of one character only, the novel structure is preferably embodied in a duplex register as heretofore mentioned. In such event the packet receiver'or container is common to two packets of different.

forms which may be separately dispensed from opposite sides of the register by merely turning the register over.

In lieu of two separate packets of different forms, the supply of record strip material may be printed with different forms on case may be. of which there is a set associated with each writing tablet, are spring pressed against the lid or top of the register, and the I forms are withdrawn between them and the lid. When the file holes in the forms register with the detents, they automatically engage therein and temporarily arrest the advancement of the forms. The detents being beveled or rounded are yieldingly cammed out of the holes by further advancement of the strips under increased pulling tension thereby permitting the next succeeding set of forms to advance to writing position.

From the above description it will be apparent that there is thus provided a device of the character described possessing the particular features of advantage before enumerated as desirable, but which obviously is susceptible of modification in its form, proportions, detail construction and arrangement of parts Without departing from the principle involved or sacrificing any of its advantages.

While in order vto comply with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to structural features, it is to,

be understood that the invention is not limited to the specific features shown, but that the means and construction herein'disclosed comprise the preferred form of several modes of putting the invention into effect, and the invention is therefore claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the legitimate and valid scope of the appendedclaims.

Having thus described our invention, we claim:

1. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein a strip of record material apertured at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation is intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position and temporarily arrested in each advance position thereof, a box-like receptacle for a packet of such folded strip material, a'cover for the receptacle forming a writing tablet over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position, said cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover and a spring pressed plunger located interiorly of the receptacle and automatically engageable in successive perforations of the strip to arrest the withdrawal thereof, and arranged to be disengageable therefrom preparatory to further advancement of the strip under influence of pulling tension on the strip.

2. A strip dispensingapparatus wherein superposed strips of series connected detachable portions of record material havingapertures therein at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently advanced from a source of supply into writing position and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a receptacle-for such a packet of record strips, a writing tablet including a cover having an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position upon the cover over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of transfer material interleaved therebetween,.and detent means both interiorly the strips for engagement in successive apertures.

underlying the tablet and exteriorly of the receptacle engageable in theperforations of suctions of record-material having apertures therein atspaced intervals and'reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently advanced .from a source of supply into writing position and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a receptacle for such a packet of record strips, a writing tablet madeup of a hinged cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip over which withdrawn'portions of thestrips' are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of transfer material interleaved therebetween, and a yieldingly mounted detent underlying said tablet and projecting into the path of travel of thereof to yieldingly arrest the advancement of the strips when a predetermined length thereof has been withdrawn, a spring against the tension of'which the detent will automatically yieldcunder influence'of pulling tension upon thestrips to effect disengagement of the strips from the detent.

4. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed strips of series connected detachable portions of record material having apertures therein at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently advanced from a source of supply into writing position and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a receptacle for such a packet, of record strips, a writing tablet made up of a hinged cover including an edge about which the strip'is abruptly turned and which is engageableina fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position-on the cover over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of transfer material interleaved therebetween,

and aspring actuated yielding plunger located interiorly of the receptacle and automatically engageable in successive apertures of the strips for yiel dingly retarding the advancement of the strips whena predetermined length thereof has been withdrawn, said plunger being arranged to be retracted under influence of pulling strain upon the strips to automatically effectthe disengagement of the stripsttherefrom.

5. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed strips of series connected detachable portions of record material having apertures therein at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently advanced from a source of supply into writing po+ sition and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a receptacle for such a packet of record strips, a

writing tablet made up of a hinged cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate acco ngruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of transfer material interleaved therebetween, a bridge member within the receptacle over which the strips are drawn in their movement from the receptacle, a pair of depressible spring tensioned plungers mounted on said bridge member said plungers underlyingsaid tablet and automatically engageable in succeeding apertures preceding the fold of the'strips to retard the advancement of the strips from the receptacle, and

' a spring bar common to the plungers of said pair against the tension of which the plungers are retractable under'influence of pulling tension upon the strips to effect therelease of the strips therefrom preparatory to the next advance movement thereof.

6. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed strips of series connected detachable portions of record material having apertures therein at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently advanced from a source of supply into writing position and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a receptacle for such a packet of record strips, a writing tablet made up of a hinged cover including'an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in afoldthereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of I the strip in writing position on the cover 'over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of transfer material interleaved therebetween, a bridge bar located within the receptacle past which the strips are drawn in-their advance movement before being reversely folded over the tablet, detent means mounted on said bridge bar for engagement in succeeding apertures of the strips as they pass the bridge bar to temporarily retard the advancement of the strips when a predetermined length thereof has been withdrawn, said detent means arranged to be automatically disengageable from the strips under influence of increased pulling tension upon the strips. 7

7.,A strip dispensing apparatuswherein superposed strips of series connected detachable,

portions of record material having apertures therein at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently ad vanced from a source of supply into writing position and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a re-. ceptacle for such a packet of record strips, a writing tablet made up of a hinged cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of trans-.

fer-material interleaved therebetween, and detent means engageable in apertures pertaining to succeeding-detachable sections of the strips, the detent means being engageable in the apertures of one of the detachable sections ofthe strips interiorly of the receptacle, theapertures of the other detachable sections of the strips being engageable by the detent means exteriorly of the receptacle.

8. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein perposed strips of series connected detachable portions of; record material having apertures therein'at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation arepintermittently advanced from a source of supply into writing position and periodically arrested in succeeding positions of advancement thereof, including a receptacle'for such a packet of record strips, 8.

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writing tablet made up of ahin'ged cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate acongruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position with sheets of transfer material interleaved therebetween, and a detent member common to succeeding detachable sections of the strips and simultaneous- 1y engageable in the apertures of both sections, one interiorly and the other exteriorly of the receptacle.

9. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein an apertured strip of material reversely folded into zigzag formation is intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position and temporarily arrested in succeeding positions of adjustment, a box-like container for a packet of folded strip material, a movable cover therefor including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn por tion of the strip in writing position on the cover affording a writing tablet over which the withdrawn portion of the strip is to be reversely folded into writing position, means on the cover confining the strips thereto for unison movement therewith, and a spring pressed plunger beneath the cover engageable in an aperture in the strip to arrest said strip in predetermined relation with the writing tablet.

10. A dispensing apparatus wherein superposed apertured strips of record material reversely folded into zigzag formation are intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position and temporarily arrested in predetermined positions of advancement, a receptacle for a packet of said folded strips. a cover therefor forming a writing tablet over which withdrawn portions of the strips may be reversely folded into writing position, said writing tablet having a slot therein through which the terminal portions of the strips may pass to the under side of the writing tablet, and spring actuated detents located beneath the writing tablet and engageable in apertures in the terminal portions of the strips.

11. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed record strips apertured at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are progressively advanced from a source of supply into a writing position and temporarily arrested in predetermined positions of adjustment, a receptacle for a packet of such folded strips from which the strips are to be withdrawn, a writing tablet including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is enga eable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover over which the withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position, and detent means located within the receptacle and automatically engageable in successive apertures underlying the writing tablet to temporarily retard the advancement of the strips, said detent means arranged to be disengaged from the apertures under influence of pulling tension applied to the strips preparatory to further advancement thereof.

12. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed record strips apertured at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zigzag formation are progressively advanced from a source of supply into a writing position and temporarily arrested in predetermined positions of adjustment, a receptacle for a packet of such folded strips from which the strips are to be withdrawn, a writing tablet over which the withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position, and reciprocatory detent means operable substantially perpendicular to the plane of the strips into and out of engagement therewith, said detent means being automatically engageable with the strips before folded over writing tabletto temporarily retard the advancement of the strips when a predetermined length thereof, has been advanced, the engaged strips being arranged to be disengaged therefrom under increased pulling,

. and strip engaging plungers carried by the cover.

14. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein continuous strips of record material reversely folded into zigzag formation may be intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position, including a box-like storage container, a swinging cover hinged to said container and forming a writing tablet, the container having an exit opening for the strips adjacent to the hinge connection of the cover through which the strips may be withdrawn into writing position on the cover and having a slot in the cover adjacent to its free end through which the advance end of the withdrawn strips may be passed reversely from the outer to the inner side of the cover and withdrawn beyond the free end of the cover at the inner side thereof, and strip engaging devices associated with the cover for insuring positioning of the withdrawn strips in writing position upon the cover.

15. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein a strip of zigzag folded record material is intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position, including a storage compartment for the folded material having an exit opening therefor, a movable cover for the compartment hinged for to and fro swinging motion providing a writing tablet over which the material is reversely disposed upon withdrawal from the compartment, said cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageabie in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover, means underlying the tablet for holding the withdrawn material in proximate relation with the free extremity of said swinging tablet for unison to and no movement therewith, there being an exit opening in proximate relation to the hinged extremity of the tablet through which the material passes from the compartment to the exterior side of the tablet, said tablet being movable alternately to open position to facilitate the withdrawal of the material to writing position relative thereto and to closed position to aiford access to the positioned material for writing thereon.

16; A strip dispensing apparatus wherein a strip of zigzag folded record material is intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position, including a storage compartment for the folded material having an exit opening therefor, a movable cover for the comiii) a,121,aao

one end for to and fro swinging motion and formpartment, providing a writing tablet for the apparatus over which the material is reversely dis- I posed in writing position after withdrawal from the compartment, said cover including an edge about which the :strip is abruptly turned and which isv engageable in a fold. thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip'in writing 'pofltion on the cover, means underlying the tablet for engaging the'record material with the movable ;tablet for unison movement therewith, said tablet being movable .to open positionrto facilitate the advancement of the material from the compartment'in'to writing relation withtho tablet and to closed position to present the adjusted material in position to receive inscription.

.17. In a manifolding pack holder a writing table upon which forms are drawn for writing purposes, said writing table being provided with means at one end for engaging the fold between the set of forms on the writing tableand the succeeding set of forms, and pin holding means at the other end of the writing table mounted for longitudinal movement for holding the forms under tension through holes provided therein. 18. In a manifolding pack holder a writing table upon which forms are. drawn for' writing purposes, said writing table being provided with means at. one end for engaging the fold between 'the set of forms on thewriting table and the succeedin'g'set of forms, and means at the other endof the writing table mounted for longitudinal movement for holding the forms under through holes provided therein. V

'19. In a manifolding pack holder, 9. writing table upon which forms are drawn for writing purposes, said writing table being provided with means at one end for engaging the fold between the set of forms on the writing table and the x I succeeding set of forms, .and pin holding means at the other end of a writing table mounted for movement relatively to-each other for holding the forms under tension through holes provided therein.

20. In a manifolding pack holder, 9. writing table upon which forms are drawn for writing purposes, said writing table being provided with means-at one end for engaging the fold between the, set of forms on the writing table and the succeeding set of forms, and means at the other end of a writing table mounted for movement relatively to each other for holding the forms under tension through holes provided therein.

21. In a portable manifolding register, a boxlike container for a packet of record strips reversely folded at spaced intervals into a zig-zag formation, and having an exit opening through which succeeding portions of the strips are with drawn, a cover for the container hinged atone end for to and fro swinging motion and forming a writing tablet over which withdrawn-portions of the strips maybe disposed in writing position including an edge engageable in succeeding folds of the strip tolocate the withdrawn portion in registering and aligned relation on the writing tablet, and a spring actuated flap hinged substantially coincidentwith the hinge connection of the container cover and extending in overlying relation with the withdrawn portion of the 'strip disposed in writing position thereon.

' 22. In a portable manifolding register, a boxlikecont'ainer for a packet of record strips reve'r'sely folded at spaced intervals into a zig-zag formation, and'having an exit opening through which succeeding portions of the strips are withdrawn, a cover for the container hinged at I tension ing a writing tablet over which withdrawn portions of the strips may be disposed in writing position including an edge engageable in succeeding folds of the strip to locate the withdrawn portion in registering and aligned relation on the writing'tablet, and a spring actuated flap hinged to the container substantially coincident with one end of the hinged cover thereof and extending in overlying relation with the withdrawn portions of the stripsdisposed in writ- .ing position thereon.

therewith, and spring pressed plungers engageable in apertures of the strip and movable relatively to each other to maintain the strips in predetermined relation with the writing tablet.

24. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein a strip 7 of record material apertured at spaced intervals and reversely folded into zig-rag formation is intermittently advanced from a source of supply to a writing position and temporarily arrested in each advance position thereof, a box-like receptacle for a packet of such folded strip material.

a cover for the receptacle forming a writing tablet over which withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position, said cover including an edge about'which the strip is abruptly turned, and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion ofthe strip in writing position on'the cover, and a spring pressed plunger located interiorly of the receptacle in proximate relation with the fold engaging edge of the cover and automatically engageable in successive perforations of the strip to arrest the withdrawal thereof, and disengageable therefrom preparatory to advancement of the strip under influence of pulling tension, thereon.

' 25. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed record strips apertured at spaced intervals and reversely folded into ig-nag formation are progressively advanced from a source of supply into a writing position and temporarily arrested in predetermined positions of adjustment, a receptacle for a packet of such folded strips from which the strips are to be withdrawn, a cover for.the receptacle providing a writing tablet over which the withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position, said cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in the fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover, means associated with the tablet for holding the withdrawn material in proximate relation with the' writing tablet, and

reciprocatory detent means operable substantially perpendicular to the plane of the strips into.

and out of engagement with the strips, said detent means being automatically engageable with the strips in advance of thefold over the writing tablet to temporarily retard advancement of the strips when a predetermined length there- I of has been advanced, the engaged strips being arranged to be disengaged therefrom under pulling tension on the strips preparatory to further advancement thereof. I

26. A strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed record strips apertured at spaced intervals and reversely folded into ziz-zag formation are progressively advanced from a source of supply into a writing position and temporarily arrested in predetermined positions of adjustment, a receptacle for a packet of such folded strips from which the strips are to be withdrawn. a cover for the receptacle providing a writing tablet over which the withdrawn portions of the strips are to be-reversely folded into writing position,-said cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in the fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover, means associated with the tablet for holding the withdrawn material in proximate relation with the writing tablet, said writingtablet being adjustable alternately to open position to facilitate the withdrawal of the material from the compartment'into position relative to the writing tablet and to closed position to present the material in position accessible for writing thereon, and reciprocatory detent means operable substantially perpendicular to the plane of the strips into and out of engagement with the strips, said detent means being automatically engageable with the strips in advance of the fold over the writing tablet to temporarily retard advancement of the strips when a predetermined length thereof has been advanced, the engaged strips being arranged to be disengaged therefrom under pjrlling tension on the strips preparatory to further advancement thereof.

aianaso 2'7. In a 'strip dispensing apparatus wherein superposed apertured record strips reversely folded into zig-zag formation are progressively advanced from a source of supply into a writing position and temporarily arrested in predetermined positions of adjustment, a receptacle for a packet of such folded strips from which the strips are to be withdrawn; a cover for the receptacle providing a writing tablet over which the withdrawn portions of the strips are to be reversely folded into writing position, said cover including an edge about which the strip is abruptly turned and which is engageable in a fold thereof to locate a congruous withdrawn portion of the strip in writing position on the cover, and pin holding means at the end of the cover remote from the fold engaging edge engageabie in the apertures in the strips and mounted for relative movement to hold the forms under tension.

28. In a portable manifolding register, a boxlike container for a packet of record strips reiversely folded into a zig-zagformation, and havingflan exit opening through which succeeding portions of the strips are withdrawn. a cover for the containerhinged for to and fro swinging motion and forming a writing tabletover which withdrawn portions of the strips may be disposed in writing position, locating pins associated with the writing tablet engageable in openings in the withdrawn portions of the strips, and a spring actuated plate extending in overlying relation with withdrawn portions of the strip and effective to maintain the strips in engagement with the, locating pins.

JOHN Q. SHERMAN. ARDATH A. GOPPERTON. V

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