Automatic fingerprint card holder
OwnerAllan D. LeVantineinventor
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Abstract
A fingerprint card holding device that simplifies the procedure for taking fingerprint impressions on fingerprint cards. The device includes a platen means upon which the card is placed, a hoop means for holding the card to the platen means, an indexing means for locating the card in the correct positions and an actuating means for moving the card for rolling the prints of the fingers of the right hand, the fingers of the left hand and for making the flat fingerprints of both hands.
Claims16
An apparatus for holding a fingerprint card that locates the fingerprint card in the proper positions for taking a full set of rolled and flat fingerprints, comprising:
- a platen;
- a means for locating and retaining a fingerprint card on the platen;
- a frame for supporting the platen;
- a slide means on the frame that permits the platen to be advanced to carry the fingerprint card to the proper positions;
- an actuator means for advancing the platen to the proper positions;
- an indexing means for stopping the advance of the platen at the next proper position;
- a hoop means for folding the fingerprint card down over the front of the apparatus;
- a lever means for actuating the hoop;
- a clamping means that frees the fingerprint card as it is advanced to the next position and then folds the card down and locks it at that position;
- a restraining means that prevents the apparatus from moving when the fingerprint card is being advanced.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.