US3098608A
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Restoring mechanism for pin carriages
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Dombrowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:47
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C7/00; G06C7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
IN A RESTORING MECHANISM FOR AN ESCAPABLE PIN CARRIAGE FOR RETURNING THE LATTER FROM AN ESCAPED POSITION TO A START POSITION, (A) A SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED IN A PLANE EXTENDING NORMAL TO THE PLANE IN WHICH THE PIN CARRIAGE TRAVELS, (B) A SPOOL MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS ARRANGED NORMAL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED PLANE, (C) A SPRING HAVING A FIXED END, (D) A FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO THE PIN CARRIAGE AND THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING, (E) SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER HAVING A PORTION INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF WRAPPED ON SAID SPOOL AND SAID PORTION MAINTAINED TAUT THEREON BY SAID SPRING, (F) SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER MOVING THE PIN CARRIAGE FROM AN ESCAPED POSITION TO A START POSITION UPON ROTATION OF THE SPOOL IN ONE DIRECTION, (G) A GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER BETWEEN THE SPOOL AND PIN CARRIAGE AND DISPOSED IN THE PLANE OF TRAVEL OF SAID PIN CARRIAGE, (H) SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER GUIDED FROM SAID SPOOL AND PARTIALLY AROUND SAID GUEDE ROLLER AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF TO SAID PIN CARRIAGE TO EFFECT STRAIGHT LINE MOVEMENT OF SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER UPON ROTATION OF SAID SPOOL IN SAID ONE DIRECTION, (I) AND MEANS COACTING WITH THE SPOOL AND EFFECTIVE FOR ROTATING SAID SPOOL IN SAID ONE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
IN A RESTORING MECHANISM FOR AN ESCAPABLE PIN CARRIAGE FOR RETURNING THE LATTER FROM AN ESCAPED POSITION TO A START POSITION, (A) A SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED IN A PLANE EXTENDING NORMAL TO THE PLANE IN WHICH THE PIN CARRIAGE TRAVELS, (B) A SPOOL MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS ARRANGED NORMAL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED PLANE, (C) A SPRING HAVING A FIXED END, (D) A FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO THE PIN CARRIAGE AND THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING, (E) SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER HAVING A PORTION INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF WRAPPED ON SAID SPOOL AND SAID PORTION MAINTAINED TAUT THEREON BY SAID SPRING, (F) SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER MOVING THE PIN CARRIAGE FROM AN ESCAPED POSITION TO A START POSITION UPON ROTATION OF THE SPOOL IN ONE DIRECTION, (G) A GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER BETWEEN THE SPOOL AND PIN CARRIAGE AND DISPOSED IN THE PLANE OF TRAVEL OF SAID PIN CARRIAGE, (H) SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER GUIDED FROM SAID SPOOL AND PARTIALLY AROUND SAID GUEDE ROLLER AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF TO SAID PIN CARRIAGE TO EFFECT STRAIGHT LINE MOVEMENT OF SAID FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER UPON ROTATION OF SAID SPOOL IN SAID ONE DIRECTION, (I) AND MEANS COACTING WITH THE SPOOL AND EFFECTIVE FOR ROTATING SAID SPOOL IN SAID ONE DIRECTION.
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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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |