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US3091915A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-13
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S Pawl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:53
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/22; G04B19/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A UNIVERSAL TIMEPIECE COMPRISING AN ANNULAR HOUR AND MINUTE SCALE IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A CENTRAL ROTARY GLOBE MAP OF THE WORLD ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS WITH GREAT CIRCLE HOUR LINES RADIATING FROM THE POLES AT 15* INTERVALS TO THE INNER EDGE OF SAID ANNULAR SCALE TO INDICATE THE HOUR PORTION OF THE TIMES IN THE CORRESPONDING TIME ZONES REPRESENTED BY SAID LINES, A MINUTE HAND EXTENDING RADIALLY OVER SAID GLOBE MAP TO THE MINUTE PORTION OF THE ANNULAR SCALE TO INDICATE THE TIMES IN MINUTES AFTER THE RESPECTIVE HOURS INDICATED BY THE HOUR LINES FOR THE SEVERAL TIME ZONES RESPECTIVELY, A CLOCKWORKS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO ROTATE SAID GLOBE MAP OVER AN ANGULAR DISTANCE OF ONE HOUR ON THE SCALE WHILE ROTATING SAID MINUTE HAND ONE COMPLETE REVOLUTION, SAID GLOBE MAP BEING HOLLOW, AN INTERVAL RING GEAR IN SAID ANNULAR SCALE, A CLOCKWORKS IN SAID HOLLOW GLOBE MAP, INCLUDING A SET OF PLANETARY DRIVE GEARS FOR SAID GLOBE MAP EXTENDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A UNIVERSAL TIMEPIECE COMPRISING AN ANNULAR HOUR AND MINUTE SCALE IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A CENTRAL ROTARY GLOBE MAP OF THE WORLD ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS WITH GREAT CIRCLE HOUR LINES RADIATING FROM THE POLES AT 15* INTERVALS TO THE INNER EDGE OF SAID ANNULAR SCALE TO INDICATE THE HOUR PORTION OF THE TIMES IN THE CORRESPONDING TIME ZONES REPRESENTED BY SAID LINES, A MINUTE HAND EXTENDING RADIALLY OVER SAID GLOBE MAP TO THE MINUTE PORTION OF THE ANNULAR SCALE TO INDICATE THE TIMES IN MINUTES AFTER THE RESPECTIVE HOURS INDICATED BY THE HOUR LINES FOR THE SEVERAL TIME ZONES RESPECTIVELY, A CLOCKWORKS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO ROTATE SAID GLOBE MAP OVER AN ANGULAR DISTANCE OF ONE HOUR ON THE SCALE WHILE ROTATING SAID MINUTE HAND ONE COMPLETE REVOLUTION, SAID GLOBE MAP BEING HOLLOW, AN INTERVAL RING GEAR IN SAID ANNULAR SCALE, A CLOCKWORKS IN SAID HOLLOW GLOBE MAP, INCLUDING A SET OF PLANETARY DRIVE GEARS FOR SAID GLOBE MAP EXTENDING
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |