US3097850A
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Phonograph record-changing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-07
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Curci Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:10
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/22; G11B17/24; G11B25/00; G11B25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A PHONOGRAPH RECORD-CHANGING APPARATUS INCLUDING A ROTATABLY SUPPORTED CARRIAGE, A PLURALITY OF RECORD TURNTABLES MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE SUCH THAT EACH TURNTABLE MAY BE BROUGHT INTO A RECORD-PLAYING POSITION BY ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIAGE, AND A SOUND-REPRODUCING ELEMENT MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF SOUND-PRODUCING ENGAGEMENT WITH A RECORD ON THE TURNTABLE IN SAID RECORD-PLAYING POSITION, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A RECIPROCATING ELEMENT SUPPORTED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TURNTABLE IN SAID RECORD-PLAYING POSITION, SAID RECIPROCATING ELEMENT HAVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SOUND-REPRODUCING ELEMENT OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECORD UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID RECIPROCATING ELEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID RECIPROCATING ELEMENT IN SAID DIRECTION PRIOR TO ROTATION OF SAID CARRIAGE FOR SELECTING ANOTHER RECORD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN A PHONOGRAPH RECORD-CHANGING APPARATUS INCLUDING A ROTATABLY SUPPORTED CARRIAGE, A PLURALITY OF RECORD TURNTABLES MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE SUCH THAT EACH TURNTABLE MAY BE BROUGHT INTO A RECORD-PLAYING POSITION BY ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIAGE, AND A SOUND-REPRODUCING ELEMENT MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF SOUND-PRODUCING ENGAGEMENT WITH A RECORD ON THE TURNTABLE IN SAID RECORD-PLAYING POSITION, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A RECIPROCATING ELEMENT SUPPORTED FOR RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TURNTABLE IN SAID RECORD-PLAYING POSITION, SAID RECIPROCATING ELEMENT HAVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID SOUND-REPRODUCING ELEMENT OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECORD UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID RECIPROCATING ELEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID RECIPROCATING ELEMENT IN SAID DIRECTION PRIOR TO ROTATION OF SAID CARRIAGE FOR SELECTING ANOTHER RECORD.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |