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US3092738A
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Control for water softening apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-17
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1981-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Lamkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:44
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/68; C02F1/685; C02F1/686; B; B01; B01J; B01J49/00; B01J49/80; B01J49/85
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
CONTROL MEANS FOR AN AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER APPARATUS HAVING A CYCLE OF OPERATION INCLUDING THE THREE STAGES OF FROM SERVICE TO REGENERATION, FROM REGENERATION TO BACKWASH AND FROM BACKWASH BACK TO SERVICE COMPRISING: A CONDUIT, MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT FOR CREATING A HEAD DIFFERENTIAL IN THE WATER FLOWING THROUGH SAID CONDUIT, A FIRST GEAR TRAIN INCLUDING A DRIVING MEANS, A PLURALITY OF DRIVEN CAM WHEELS MOUNTED IN SERIES AND SWITCH MEANS HAVING FOLLOWERS RIDING SAID CAM WHEELS FOR BREAKING AND MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT, A SECOND GEAR TRAIN INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF DRIVEN CAM WHEELS MOUNTED IN SERIES AND SWITCH MEANS HAVING FOLLOWERS RIDING SAID CAM WHEELS FOR BREAKING AND MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEREIN SAID SECOND GEAR TRAIN IS CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVING MEANS THROUGH A CLUTCH, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO VARIATIONS IN SAID HEAD DIFFERENTIAL WHEREBY SAID CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED IN RESPONSE TO SAID HEAD DIFFERENTIAL THUS DRIVING SAID SECOND GEAR TRAIN ONLY WHEN SAID CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM OPERABLY CONNECTED WITH SAID MEANS FOR CREATING A HEAD DIFFERENTIAL AND ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN THE SWITCH MEANS INCLUDED IN SAID FIRST AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
CONTROL MEANS FOR AN AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENER APPARATUS HAVING A CYCLE OF OPERATION INCLUDING THE THREE STAGES OF FROM SERVICE TO REGENERATION, FROM REGENERATION TO BACKWASH AND FROM BACKWASH BACK TO SERVICE COMPRISING: A CONDUIT, MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT FOR CREATING A HEAD DIFFERENTIAL IN THE WATER FLOWING THROUGH SAID CONDUIT, A FIRST GEAR TRAIN INCLUDING A DRIVING MEANS, A PLURALITY OF DRIVEN CAM WHEELS MOUNTED IN SERIES AND SWITCH MEANS HAVING FOLLOWERS RIDING SAID CAM WHEELS FOR BREAKING AND MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT, A SECOND GEAR TRAIN INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF DRIVEN CAM WHEELS MOUNTED IN SERIES AND SWITCH MEANS HAVING FOLLOWERS RIDING SAID CAM WHEELS FOR BREAKING AND MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEREIN SAID SECOND GEAR TRAIN IS CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVING MEANS THROUGH A CLUTCH, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO VARIATIONS IN SAID HEAD DIFFERENTIAL WHEREBY SAID CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED IN RESPONSE TO SAID HEAD DIFFERENTIAL THUS DRIVING SAID SECOND GEAR TRAIN ONLY WHEN SAID CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM OPERABLY CONNECTED WITH SAID MEANS FOR CREATING A HEAD DIFFERENTIAL AND ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN THE SWITCH MEANS INCLUDED IN SAID FIRST AND
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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 |