US3106849A
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Assignee: COMAR ELECTRIC CO
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Filing: 1960-05-20
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1980-05-20
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Valleau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H51/00; H01H51/02; H01H51/04; H01H51/06; H01H51/08; H01H51/082; H01H51/086; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1526; Y10T74/1553; Y10T74/1555; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2133; Y10T74/2136
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
IN A RATCHET MECHANISM, A ROTATABLE RATCHET WHEEL, A DRIVING MEMBER MOUNTED AT ONE SIDE OF SAID WHEEL WITH AN END PORTION MOVABLE FROM A STARTING POSITION IN A DRIVING STROKE IN A RADIAL SENSE TOWARD THE WHEEL AND AWAY THEREFROM BACK TO STARTING POSITION; A FORK-SHAPED PAWL HAVING A LONG PRONG AND A SHORTER PRONG SPACED APART AND ROCKABLY CARRIED AT SAID DRIVING MEMBER END PORTION TO OSCILLATE IN A DIRECTION LATERALLY OF THE ROTATIVE AXIS OF THE WHEEL WITH THE ENDS OF SAID PRONGS DISPOSED TO ENGAGED IN THE RATCHET TEETH ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WHEEL AXIS WHEN THE DRIVING MEMBER MOVES IN SAID DRIVING STROKE, THE LONGER PRONG ENGAGING FIRST TO ADVANCE THE WHEEL AND THE PAWL PIVOTING FROM SAID NORMAL STARTING POSITION TO DISPOSE THE SHORTER PRONG INTO POSITION TO ENGAGE BETWEEN OTHER TEETH TO STOP THE WHEEL; SPRING MEANS DISPOSE BETWEEN SAID PRONGS AND ACTING BETWEEN ON OF THE SAME AND A PART CARRIED BY SAID DRIVING MEMBER TO URGE THE PAWL TO SAID STARTING POSITION TOGETHER WITH STOP MEANS CARRIED BY THE DRIVING MEMBER AND PROJECTING IN THE PATH OF ONE OF SAID PRONGS TO STOP THE SPRING-URGED PAWL AT SAID STARTING POSITION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
IN A RATCHET MECHANISM, A ROTATABLE RATCHET WHEEL, A DRIVING MEMBER MOUNTED AT ONE SIDE OF SAID WHEEL WITH AN END PORTION MOVABLE FROM A STARTING POSITION IN A DRIVING STROKE IN A RADIAL SENSE TOWARD THE WHEEL AND AWAY THEREFROM BACK TO STARTING POSITION; A FORK-SHAPED PAWL HAVING A LONG PRONG AND A SHORTER PRONG SPACED APART AND ROCKABLY CARRIED AT SAID DRIVING MEMBER END PORTION TO OSCILLATE IN A DIRECTION LATERALLY OF THE ROTATIVE AXIS OF THE WHEEL WITH THE ENDS OF SAID PRONGS DISPOSED TO ENGAGED IN THE RATCHET TEETH ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WHEEL AXIS WHEN THE DRIVING MEMBER MOVES IN SAID DRIVING STROKE, THE LONGER PRONG ENGAGING FIRST TO ADVANCE THE WHEEL AND THE PAWL PIVOTING FROM SAID NORMAL STARTING POSITION TO DISPOSE THE SHORTER PRONG INTO POSITION TO ENGAGE BETWEEN OTHER TEETH TO STOP THE WHEEL; SPRING MEANS DISPOSE BETWEEN SAID PRONGS AND ACTING BETWEEN ON OF THE SAME AND A PART CARRIED BY SAID DRIVING MEMBER TO URGE THE PAWL TO SAID STARTING POSITION TOGETHER WITH STOP MEANS CARRIED BY THE DRIVING MEMBER AND PROJECTING IN THE PATH OF ONE OF SAID PRONGS TO STOP THE SPRING-URGED PAWL AT SAID STARTING 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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |