US3096498A
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Potentiometer
Assignee: Techno Components Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-23
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H Tumbusch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/30; H01C10/32; H01C10/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S338/00; Y10S338/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A POTENTIOMETER, THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF SAID POTENTIOMETER COMPRISING: A CIRCULAR RESISTANCE MEMBER NON-ROTATABLY FIXED IN POSITION; A SHAFT-LIKE PIVOT MEMBER IMMOVABLY MOUNTED ALONG THE AXIS OF SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT; A WIPER MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT MEMBER AND ROTATABLE THEREABOUT, SAID WIPER MECHANISM BEING IN DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID RESISTANCE AND PIVOT MEMBERS; INPUT MEANS FOR APPLYING A POTENTIONAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID RESISTANCE MEMBER; OUTPUT MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID PIVOT MEMBER FOR DEVELOPING AN OUTPUT POTENTIAL CORRESPONDING TO THE POINT OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID WIPER MECHANISM AND SAID RESISTANCE MEMBER; AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WIPER MECHANISM TO SELECTIVELY OBTAIN DIFFERENT POINTS OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID MECHANISM AND SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A POTENTIOMETER, THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF SAID POTENTIOMETER COMPRISING: A CIRCULAR RESISTANCE MEMBER NON-ROTATABLY FIXED IN POSITION; A SHAFT-LIKE PIVOT MEMBER IMMOVABLY MOUNTED ALONG THE AXIS OF SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT; A WIPER MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT MEMBER AND ROTATABLE THEREABOUT, SAID WIPER MECHANISM BEING IN DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID RESISTANCE AND PIVOT MEMBERS; INPUT MEANS FOR APPLYING A POTENTIONAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID RESISTANCE MEMBER; OUTPUT MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID PIVOT MEMBER FOR DEVELOPING AN OUTPUT POTENTIAL CORRESPONDING TO THE POINT OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID WIPER MECHANISM AND SAID RESISTANCE MEMBER; AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WIPER MECHANISM TO SELECTIVELY OBTAIN DIFFERENT POINTS OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID MECHANISM AND SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |