.~.~ By discrete auxiliary band movable with ribbon
DEFINITION
Classification: 400/199
By discrete auxiliary band movable with ribbon:
(under subclass 197) Subject matter wherein the ribbon* is movable in a direction parallel to its longitudinal extent while it is on the typewriter, and the ribbon treatment includes contacting the ribbon with a separate elongated strip of material, said strip moving in face to face contact and concurrently with at least a portion of the ribbon.
(1) Note. The band may be loaded with ink* to replenish the ink supply in the ribbon.