US3114013A
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Time switch with mechanical clutch actuating arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-21
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1981-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morschel Franz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:33
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A TIME SWITCH COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT HAVING A STARTING POSITION, A CLOCK MECHANISM FOR SLOWLY ROTATING SAID SHAFT, A SEPARABLE CLUTCH BETWEEN THEM, ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CLUTCH TO TRANSMIT ROTATIVE MOTION FROM SAID CLOCK MECHANISM TO SAID SHAFT, A PAIR OF COOPERABLE SWITCH ELEMENTS, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING ROTATABLE WITH SAID SHAFT AND THE OTHER BEING FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHAFT, SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS BEING RELATIVELY ADJUSTABLE TO PRE-SET THE TIME OF OPERATION OF THE SWITCH ELEMENTS, AND MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS FOR MECHANICALLY ACTUATING SAID CLUTCH AT A PREDETERMINED ANGULAR POSITION OF SAID SHAFT, SAID PREDETERMINED ANGULAR POSITION BEING NO MORE THAN 360* FROM THE STARTING POSITION OF SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A TIME SWITCH COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT HAVING A STARTING POSITION, A CLOCK MECHANISM FOR SLOWLY ROTATING SAID SHAFT, A SEPARABLE CLUTCH BETWEEN THEM, ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CLUTCH TO TRANSMIT ROTATIVE MOTION FROM SAID CLOCK MECHANISM TO SAID SHAFT, A PAIR OF COOPERABLE SWITCH ELEMENTS, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING ROTATABLE WITH SAID SHAFT AND THE OTHER BEING FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHAFT, SAID SWITCH ELEMENTS BEING RELATIVELY ADJUSTABLE TO PRE-SET THE TIME OF OPERATION OF THE SWITCH ELEMENTS, AND MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID ELECTROMAGNETIC MEANS FOR MECHANICALLY ACTUATING SAID CLUTCH AT A PREDETERMINED ANGULAR POSITION OF SAID SHAFT, SAID PREDETERMINED ANGULAR POSITION BEING NO MORE THAN 360* FROM THE STARTING POSITION OF SAID SHAFT.
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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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |