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US3096651A
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Dial instrument with external calibration
Assignee: Manning Maxwell and Moore Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-20
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-03-20
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E Gorgens
- 👤 Edward J Piavcan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:31
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K5/00; G01K5/48; G01K5/56; G01K5/62; G01K5/70; G01D; G01D13/00; G01D13/02; G01D13/04; G01D13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A DIAL INSTRUMENT OF THE KIND WHEREIN A CASE HOUSES A NORMALLY STATIONARY, GRADUATED DIAL AND WHEREIN A POINTER IS MOUNTED UPON A STAFF EXTENDING PERPENDICULAR AND COAXIAL WITH THE DIAL; A ROTARY DIAL CARRIER INDEPENDENT OF THE DIAL AND ARRANGED WITHIN THE CASE, MEANS REMOVABLY SECURING THE DIAL TO THE CARRIER, MEANS OPERATIVE TO TURN THE CARRIER THEREBY TO ADJUST ITS GRADUATIONS RELATIVE TO THE POINTER, SAID CARRIER BEING A DISC OF STIFFEY RESILIENT MATERIAL AND MEANS NORMALLY OPERATIVE TO HOLD THE CARRIER IN ADJUSTED POSITION WHILE PERMITTING THE CARRIER TO BE TURNED IN RESPONSE TO THE APPLICATION OF SUFFICIENT FORCE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL TONGUES STRUCK DOWN FROM THE PLANE OF THE DISC WITH THE FREE ENDS OF SAID TONGUES CONTACTING AN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CASE, AND MEANS WHEREBY SAID TONGUES ARE HELD UNDER BENDING STRESS SO THAT THEY EXERT FRICTIONAL FORCE AGAINST SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A DIAL INSTRUMENT OF THE KIND WHEREIN A CASE HOUSES A NORMALLY STATIONARY, GRADUATED DIAL AND WHEREIN A POINTER IS MOUNTED UPON A STAFF EXTENDING PERPENDICULAR AND COAXIAL WITH THE DIAL; A ROTARY DIAL CARRIER INDEPENDENT OF THE DIAL AND ARRANGED WITHIN THE CASE, MEANS REMOVABLY SECURING THE DIAL TO THE CARRIER, MEANS OPERATIVE TO TURN THE CARRIER THEREBY TO ADJUST ITS GRADUATIONS RELATIVE TO THE POINTER, SAID CARRIER BEING A DISC OF STIFFEY RESILIENT MATERIAL AND MEANS NORMALLY OPERATIVE TO HOLD THE CARRIER IN ADJUSTED POSITION WHILE PERMITTING THE CARRIER TO BE TURNED IN RESPONSE TO THE APPLICATION OF SUFFICIENT FORCE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL TONGUES STRUCK DOWN FROM THE PLANE OF THE DISC WITH THE FREE ENDS OF SAID TONGUES CONTACTING AN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CASE, AND MEANS WHEREBY SAID TONGUES ARE HELD UNDER BENDING STRESS SO THAT THEY EXERT FRICTIONAL FORCE AGAINST SAID SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2248878A
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CH234148A
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |