US3150241A
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Pushbutton timer
Assignee: General Time Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-02
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1979-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl J Goodhouse
- 👤 Alfred M Nebiolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:02
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A SWITCH ACTUATING TIMER HAVING A SWITCH OPERATING LUG CONTROLLED BY A ROTATABLE CAM WHEEL THAT IS BIASED FROM A NORMAL ANGULAR POSITION TOWARD A STARTING ANGULAR POSITION AND IS DRIVEN BY A TIMING MOTOR BACK FROM THE STARTING POSITION TO THE NORMAL POSITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MOUNTING THE CAM WHEEL FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT AND PROVIDING A SPIRAL SURFACE ON SAID CAM WHEEL EXTENDING FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID WHEEL TO THE BOTTOM OF A DEPRESSION HAVING A RIGHT-ANGLED DROP-OFF FORMED IN THE PERIPHERY OF THE WHEEL TO RECEIVE SAID LUG, SO THAT SAID WHEEL CAN BE SHIFTED AXIALLY TO MOVE THE LUG FROM THE DEPRESSION TO THE SPIRAL SURFACE WHERE IT IS CAMMED TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE WHEEL WITHOUT PASSING OVER THE RIGHT-ANGLED DROP-OFF.
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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |