Sheet handling using a ramp and grippers on an endless belt

Sheet feeding or delivering – Delivering – With transfer means between conveyor and receiver

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C271S189000, C271S198000, C271S213000, C271S307000, C414S416110

Reexamination Certificate

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07597319

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method transport a sheet on a tray. In one embodiment, feet carried by an endless member contact a bottom and edge of the sheet to move the sheet off of the tray. In one embodiment, the sheet is arced while it is being engaged by the feet.

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