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US3147918A
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Counter mechanism
Assignee: Veeder Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold B Vroom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:27
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/28; G06M1/34; G06M1/343; G06M1/02; G06M1/04; G06M1/06; G06M1/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A COUNTER, A CASING HAVING JOURNALS AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, A NUMBER WHEEL SUPPORTING SHAFT MOUNTED IN SAID JOURNALS, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED FRAME HAVING SPACED-APART HUBS MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT, A PLURALITY OF SIDE-BY-SIDE NUMBER WHEELS OF SUCCESSIVE ORDER ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON THE SHAFT BETWEEN THE HUBS OF THE FRAME, THE NUMBER WHEEL OF LOWEST ORDER HAVING A RATCHET WHEEL FIXED THERETO, SAID FRAME BEING FORMED OF PLASTIC AND HAVING AN INTEGRAL FLEXIBLE FINGER FORMED THEREON PROVIDED A DRIVE PAWL FOR THE RATCHET WHEEL, AND SAID CASING BEING FORMED OF PLASTIC AND HAVING AN INTEGRAL FLEXIBLE FINGER FORMED THEREON PROVIDING A NO-BACK PAWL FOR THE RATCHET WHEEL.
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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |