US3112872A
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Voting machine -
Assignee: —
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1980-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:15
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M3/00; G06M3/12; G07; G07C; G07C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A VOTING MACHINE OF THE TYPE WHICH INCLUDES A VOTE-CASTING MECHANISM AND CONTROL MEANS MOVABLE TO A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH THE VOTE-CASTING IS LOCKED AND TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH SAID VOTE-CASTING MECHANISM IS UNLOCKED, GEAR SEGMENT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID CONTROL MEANS, A ROTARY MEMBER DRIVEN BY SAID SHAFT TO EITHER OF TWO EXTREME POSITIONS, A REVERSIBLE MOTOR HAVING A SHAFT, CONNECTING MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID SHAFT WITH SAID CONTROL MEANS, MEANS FOR CONTROLLABLY ENERGIZING SAID MOTOR, SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ARM RIGIDLY CARRIED BY AND ROTATABLE WITH SAID SHAFT, AND A COMPRESSIBLE RESILIENT ABUTMENT LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID SHAFT AND IN THE PATH OF RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM FOR ABSORBING THE MOMENTUM OF SAID SHAFT AND
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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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |