US3100404A
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Retractable knob device
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-13
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1981-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Boeddeker
- 👤 Harold L Frick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/08; G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/08; G05G1/087; G05G7/00; G05G7/02; G05G2700/00; G05G2700/12; G05G2700/18; H01H2003/085; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20744; Y10T74/20756; Y10T74/20762; Y10T74/20768; Y10T74/20774; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/2084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A RETRACTABLE DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING A ROTATABLE MEMBER COMPRISING: A CONNECTOR SHAFT; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SHAFT TO SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER; A KNOB; MEANS CONNECTING SAID SHAFT AND KNOB FOR NON-ROTATIVE, AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN; MEANS URGING SAID KNOB AXIALLY TO AN EXTENDED POSITION; MEANS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID KNOB IN AN AXIALLY RETRACTED POSITION; AND MEANS EFFECTIVELY COVERING SAID SECURING MEANS AS A RESULT OF MOVEMENT OF SAID KNOB TO A RELEASE POSITION BEYOND SAID RETRACTED POSITION AND PERMITTING MOVEMENT OF SAID KNOB BY SAID URGING MEANS FROM SAID RELEASE POSITION TO SAID EXTENDED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A RETRACTABLE DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING A ROTATABLE MEMBER COMPRISING: A CONNECTOR SHAFT; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SHAFT TO SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER; A KNOB; MEANS CONNECTING SAID SHAFT AND KNOB FOR NON-ROTATIVE, AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN; MEANS URGING SAID KNOB AXIALLY TO AN EXTENDED POSITION; MEANS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID KNOB IN AN AXIALLY RETRACTED POSITION; AND MEANS EFFECTIVELY COVERING SAID SECURING MEANS AS A RESULT OF MOVEMENT OF SAID KNOB TO A RELEASE POSITION BEYOND SAID RETRACTED POSITION AND PERMITTING MOVEMENT OF SAID KNOB BY SAID URGING MEANS FROM SAID RELEASE POSITION TO SAID EXTENDED POSITION.
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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |