US3106618A
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Mutually exclusive stop switch mechanism
Assignee: BALDWIN PIANO Co
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Filing: 1960-01-25
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1980-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Campbell
- 👤 Donald W Elbrecht
- 👤 William L Fritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16; H01H23/164; H01H9/00; H01H9/20; H01H9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN A MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE STOP SWITCH MECHANISM A PANEL, STOP TABS PIVOTED FOR SWINGING MOTION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PANEL, OPERATING MEANS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID STOP TABS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PANEL, AND BARS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID PANEL FROM SAID STOP TABS, SAID BARS BEING ARRANGED TO BE MOVED LONGITUDINALLY BY SAID OPERATING MEANS, MEANS FOR OPERATING SWITCHES ATTACHED TO SAID BARS, ROCKER ARMS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BARS AND MEANS ON SAID BARS FOR SWINGING SAID ROCKER ARMS, THERE BEING WITH RESPECT TO EACH BAR AT LEAST A ROCKER ARM CONNECTING IT WITH THE FIRST ONE OF THE OTHER BARS AND AT LEAST A ROCKER ARM CONNECTING IT WITH A SECOND ONE OF SAID OTHER BARS EACH BAR IN THE STRUCTURE HAVING CONNECTION BY MEANS OF A SEPARATE ROCKER ARM WITH EACH OTHER BAR SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF A BAR IN ONE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION WILL RESULT IN A MOVEMENT OF ALL OTHER BARS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION IF SUCH OTHER BARS HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN MOVED IN THE FIRST MENTIONED DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN A MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE STOP SWITCH MECHANISM A PANEL, STOP TABS PIVOTED FOR SWINGING MOTION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PANEL, OPERATING MEANS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID STOP TABS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PANEL, AND BARS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID PANEL FROM SAID STOP TABS, SAID BARS BEING ARRANGED TO BE MOVED LONGITUDINALLY BY SAID OPERATING MEANS, MEANS FOR OPERATING SWITCHES ATTACHED TO SAID BARS, ROCKER ARMS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BARS AND MEANS ON SAID BARS FOR SWINGING SAID ROCKER ARMS, THERE BEING WITH RESPECT TO EACH BAR AT LEAST A ROCKER ARM CONNECTING IT WITH THE FIRST ONE OF THE OTHER BARS AND AT LEAST A ROCKER ARM CONNECTING IT WITH A SECOND ONE OF SAID OTHER BARS EACH BAR IN THE STRUCTURE HAVING CONNECTION BY MEANS OF A SEPARATE ROCKER ARM WITH EACH OTHER BAR SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF A BAR IN ONE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION WILL RESULT IN A MOVEMENT OF ALL OTHER BARS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION IF SUCH OTHER BARS HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN MOVED IN THE FIRST MENTIONED DIRECTION.
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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |