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System for operating a rotary spit mechanism
Assignee: General Controls Co
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Filing: 1958-06-30
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1978-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Ray
- 👤 Richard D Grayson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/04; A47J37/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN A SPIT STRUCTURE: A METALLIC HOLLOW ROD; A POINTED TIP CARRIED BY ONE END OF THE ROD; AN INSULATION MEMBER ISOLATING THE TIP FROM THE ROD; A COILED BIMETAL MEMBER WITHIN THE ROD AND IN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE TIP; A FIRST CONTACT MEMBER CARRIED BY THE BIMETAL MEMBER TO CAUSE THE CONTACT MEMBER TO MOVE ARCUATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BIMETAL MEMBER; AN ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE SECOND CONTACT MEMBER COOPERATING WITH THE FIRST CONTACT MEMBER; AND AN ANGULARLY MOVABLE SUPPORT FOR THE SECOND CONTACT MEMBER AND MOUNTED ON THE HOLLOW ROD; SAID SECOND CONTACT MEMBER BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE ROD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN A SPIT STRUCTURE: A METALLIC HOLLOW ROD; A POINTED TIP CARRIED BY ONE END OF THE ROD; AN INSULATION MEMBER ISOLATING THE TIP FROM THE ROD; A COILED BIMETAL MEMBER WITHIN THE ROD AND IN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE TIP; A FIRST CONTACT MEMBER CARRIED BY THE BIMETAL MEMBER TO CAUSE THE CONTACT MEMBER TO MOVE ARCUATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BIMETAL MEMBER; AN ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE SECOND CONTACT MEMBER COOPERATING WITH THE FIRST CONTACT MEMBER; AND AN ANGULARLY MOVABLE SUPPORT FOR THE SECOND CONTACT MEMBER AND MOUNTED ON THE HOLLOW ROD; SAID SECOND CONTACT MEMBER BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE ROD.
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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) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |