Patent ID: 7050145
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A device for use in photocopying both sides of an object, said device including: a portable base member having a first and a second window zone spaced apart thereon; an object holder pivotally attached to said base member at a position between said first and second window zones, and moveable between a first position proximate said first window zone to a second position proximate said second window zone; a first biasing member engaging said object holder and said base member for pivotally biasing said object holder toward said second window zone; a catch for temporarily restraining said holder in said first position; said holder including a facing pair of substantially transparent plates; further including a condition sensing element for producing a control signal upon sensing a condition change; an automatic latch release mechanism interconnected to said condition sensing element and responsive to said control signal; a second biasing member for releasably holding said facing pair of plates together so as to releasably hold said object therebetween; whereby copying of a first side of said object is permitted while said holder is latched at said first window zone, and upon sensing a condition indicating that said first side of said object is copied a signal is generated automatically releasing said catch, permitting said holder to pivot under force of said first biasing member to position said object at said second window zone for final copying of said second side thereof.