US3076918A
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Reversing counting chain
Assignee: North Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-04-26
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenber L Hinkle
- 👤 Lemuel R Breese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 00:58
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A COUNTING CHAIN COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF COUNTING CHAIN BLOCKS, EACH OF SAID BLOCKS COMPRISING INPUT MEANS, A COUNT RELAY OPERATIVE RESPONSIVE TO RECEIPT OF AN IMPULSE OVER SAID INPUT MEANS, AND AN ASSOCIATED SEQUENCE RELAY CONNECTED FOR OPERATION RESPONSIVE TO OPERATION OF ITS RESPECTIVE COUNT RELAY; A FIRST CONTACT SET OPERABLE BY EACH OF SAID SEQUENCE RELAYS TO PREPARE AN OPERATING CIRCUIT FOR THE NEXT HIGHER COUNT RELAY RESPONSIVE TO OPERATION OF A GIVEN ONE OF SAID SEQUENCE RELAYS; A SECOND CONTACT SET OPERABLE BY EACH OF SAID SEQUENCE RELAYS TO PREPARE AN OPERATING CIRCUIT FOR THE NEXT LOWER COUNT RELAY RESPON-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |