US3109412A
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Calibration adjustment for dials
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1980-11-05
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D51/00; F16D51/16; F16D51/18; F16D51/20; F16D51/22; G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/015; G05G1/08; G05G1/10; G05G1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION, A KNOB HAVING A SHAFT ARRANGED TO RECEIVE AN ADJUSTMENT SHAFT OF AN ASSOCIATED DEVICE WHICH IS TO BE MANIPULATED BY ROTATION OF SAID KNOB, SAID KNOB SHAFT HAVING A SCREW-THREADED PORTION COAXIAL THEREWITH; A DIAL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID KNOB SHAFT; AND COMBINATION CALIBRATION AND DIAL SECUREMENT MEANS, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A RESILIENT METAL STRUCTURE HAVING AN ANNULAR HUB ACCEPTING THE SCREW-THREADED PORTION OF SAID KNOB SHAFT, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID HUB AGAINST ROTATION ON SAID KNOB SHAFT WHILE PERMITTING AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREON, AN INDEXING MEMBER EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM SAID HUB FOR REGISTRY WITH INDICIA ON A FACING SURFACE OF SAID DIAL, AND A NUT ON SAID SCREW-THREADED SHAFT PORTION TO URGE SAID CALIBRATION MEANS INTO TIGHT FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH SAID DIAL SURFACE TO SECURE THE DIAL AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID KNOB SHAFT, SAID HUB BEING CONFIGURATED TO ESTABLISH AXIAL FORCES AGAINST SAID NUT TO LOCK THE SAME AGAINST LOOSENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION, A KNOB HAVING A SHAFT ARRANGED TO RECEIVE AN ADJUSTMENT SHAFT OF AN ASSOCIATED DEVICE WHICH IS TO BE MANIPULATED BY ROTATION OF SAID KNOB, SAID KNOB SHAFT HAVING A SCREW-THREADED PORTION COAXIAL THEREWITH; A DIAL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID KNOB SHAFT; AND COMBINATION CALIBRATION AND DIAL SECUREMENT MEANS, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A RESILIENT METAL STRUCTURE HAVING AN ANNULAR HUB ACCEPTING THE SCREW-THREADED PORTION OF SAID KNOB SHAFT, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID HUB AGAINST ROTATION ON SAID KNOB SHAFT WHILE PERMITTING AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREON, AN INDEXING MEMBER EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM SAID HUB FOR REGISTRY WITH INDICIA ON A FACING SURFACE OF SAID DIAL, AND A NUT ON SAID SCREW-THREADED SHAFT PORTION TO URGE SAID CALIBRATION MEANS INTO TIGHT FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH SAID DIAL SURFACE TO SECURE THE DIAL AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID KNOB SHAFT, SAID HUB BEING CONFIGURATED TO ESTABLISH AXIAL FORCES AGAINST SAID NUT TO LOCK THE SAME AGAINST LOOSENING.
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |