US3107032A
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Register means for liquid dispensing unit
Assignee: Gilbarco Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-25
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1981-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward D Rapisarda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:17
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/74; B67D7/741; B67D7/742
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS COMPRISING A METER, PRIMARY REGISTER MEANS HAVING A DRIVE CONNECTION FROM SAID METER AND INDICATING MEANS FOR EXHIBITING THE COST AND VOLUME OF LIQUID PASSING THROUGH SAID METER, AUXILIARY REGISTER MEANS HAVING A DRIVE CONECTION FROM SAID METER AND INDICATING MEANS FOR EXHIBITING ADDITIONAL DATA PROPORTIONALLY RELATED TO THE COST AND VOLUME DATA INDICATED BY SAID PRIMARY REGISTER MEANS, SAID DRIVE CONNECTION TO SAID AUXILIARY REGISTER MEANS INCLUDING SELECTIVE MEANS HAVING A PAIR OF INPUT PINIONS DRIVEN AT ALL TIMES BY SAID METER, AN OUTPUT GEAR DRIVING SAID INDICATING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PAIR OF PINIONS TO ANY ONE OF THREE POSITIONS, IN ONE POSITION ONE OF SAID PINIONS DRIVING THE OUTPUT GEAR AT ONE RATE, IN A SECOND POSITION THE OTHER PINION DRIVING THE OUTPUT GEAR AT A SECOND RATE, AND IN A THRID POSITION SAID OUTPUT GEAR BEING FREE OF BOTH PINION GEARS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS COMPRISING A METER, PRIMARY REGISTER MEANS HAVING A DRIVE CONNECTION FROM SAID METER AND INDICATING MEANS FOR EXHIBITING THE COST AND VOLUME OF LIQUID PASSING THROUGH SAID METER, AUXILIARY REGISTER MEANS HAVING A DRIVE CONECTION FROM SAID METER AND INDICATING MEANS FOR EXHIBITING ADDITIONAL DATA PROPORTIONALLY RELATED TO THE COST AND VOLUME DATA INDICATED BY SAID PRIMARY REGISTER MEANS, SAID DRIVE CONNECTION TO SAID AUXILIARY REGISTER MEANS INCLUDING SELECTIVE MEANS HAVING A PAIR OF INPUT PINIONS DRIVEN AT ALL TIMES BY SAID METER, AN OUTPUT GEAR DRIVING SAID INDICATING MEANS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PAIR OF PINIONS TO ANY ONE OF THREE POSITIONS, IN ONE POSITION ONE OF SAID PINIONS DRIVING THE OUTPUT GEAR AT ONE RATE, IN A SECOND POSITION THE OTHER PINION DRIVING THE OUTPUT GEAR AT A SECOND RATE, AND IN A THRID POSITION SAID OUTPUT GEAR BEING FREE OF BOTH PINION GEARS.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 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 |