Patent ID: 6978997
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for separating double fed media in an imaging system which forms images on said media comprising: a first media feeding apparatus for transporting sheets of media; a first media sensor for detecting the presence of media; a second media feeding apparatus for transporting sheets of media; a second media sensor for detecting the presence of media; an electronic data processing apparatus which receives a signal from said first and second media sensors indicating the presence of a first sheet of media and which compares the length of time that the presence of said first sheet of media is sensed by said first sensor to a predetermined time period; a clutch in communication said electronic data processing apparatus which controls said first media feed apparatus and which is capable of terminating and restarting said feeding by said first media feeding apparatus; wherein said electronic data processing apparatus responsive to said signal from said first media sensor is configured to