US3134084A
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Ultra-high-temperature potentiometer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-16
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1982-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris A Shriro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/30; H01C10/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A ROTARY POTENTIOMETER COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING; (B) A ROTATABLE SHAFT JOURNALLED IN SAID HOUSING; (C) WIPER MEANS SUPPORTED FROM SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH; (D) A SUPPORTING ELEMENT HAVING A CENTRAL APERTURE; (E) FASTENING MEANS SECURING SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT TO SAID HOUSING; (F) A RESISTANCE ELEMENT CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT, SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT BEING CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT CENTRAL APERTURE, SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT ADAPTED TO BE VARIABLY CONTACTED BY SAID WIPER MEANS UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT; AND (G) SUPPORTING ELEMENT MOUNTING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID HOUSING AND COAXIAL WITH SAID SHAFT, SAID MOUNTING MEANS COMPRISING A HOLLOW PILOT HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINAL SLOTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE WALL THEREOF, THE SLOTS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS, SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT CENTRAL APERTURE BEING ADAPTED TO CLOSELY FIT ONTO AND TO BE CONCENTRICALLY AND RESILIENTLY HELD BY SAID PILOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A ROTARY POTENTIOMETER COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING; (B) A ROTATABLE SHAFT JOURNALLED IN SAID HOUSING; (C) WIPER MEANS SUPPORTED FROM SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH; (D) A SUPPORTING ELEMENT HAVING A CENTRAL APERTURE; (E) FASTENING MEANS SECURING SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT TO SAID HOUSING; (F) A RESISTANCE ELEMENT CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT, SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT BEING CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT CENTRAL APERTURE, SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT ADAPTED TO BE VARIABLY CONTACTED BY SAID WIPER MEANS UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT; AND (G) SUPPORTING ELEMENT MOUNTING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID HOUSING AND COAXIAL WITH SAID SHAFT, SAID MOUNTING MEANS COMPRISING A HOLLOW PILOT HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINAL SLOTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE WALL THEREOF, THE SLOTS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS, SAID SUPPORTING ELEMENT CENTRAL APERTURE BEING ADAPTED TO CLOSELY FIT ONTO AND TO BE CONCENTRICALLY AND RESILIENTLY HELD BY SAID PILOT.
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |