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Multiple purpose direction signaling apparatus
Assignee: Boyne Products Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-17
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1981-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/34; B60Q1/40; B60Q1/42; B60Q1/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
DIRECTION SIGNALING APPARATUS COMPRISING A CASING MEMBER; A NONCONDUCTIVE ACTUATING MEMBER; OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBERS FROM A NEUTRAL POSITION; A PLURALITY OF CONTACT ELEMENTS SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS; SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE MOVABLE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE LATTER TO MOVE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SELECTED ELEMENTS OF SAID CONTACT ELEMENTS; CONTACT MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID CONTACT ELEMENTS AND SAID SWITCH MEANS SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS; AND CONDUCTIVE AUXILIARY SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AND MOVABLE RELATIVELY TO SAID ONE OF SAID MEMBERS INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONTACT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
DIRECTION SIGNALING APPARATUS COMPRISING A CASING MEMBER; A NONCONDUCTIVE ACTUATING MEMBER; OPERATING MEANS CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBERS FROM A NEUTRAL POSITION; A PLURALITY OF CONTACT ELEMENTS SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS; SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE MOVABLE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE LATTER TO MOVE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SELECTED ELEMENTS OF SAID CONTACT ELEMENTS; CONTACT MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID CONTACT ELEMENTS AND SAID SWITCH MEANS SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS; AND CONDUCTIVE AUXILIARY SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AND MOVABLE RELATIVELY TO SAID ONE OF SAID MEMBERS INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONTACT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |