Paper detecting device and printer including the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8681195
APP PUB NO 20120188547A1
SERIAL NO

13354695

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A paper detecting device includes a paper detecting element, and a guide element having a path along which the paper detecting element is moved. At least one of the paper detecting element and the guide element includes an engaging element configured to be movable between an engaging position, at which the paper detecting element is fixed on the path, and a release position, at which the paper detecting element is released from the fixation. A click generator configured to click when the paper detecting element is moved on the path and reaches the correct position to stop.

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  • CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.;CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Matsushima, Gen Kiyose, JP 11 112

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