US3150343A
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Potentiometer
Assignee: Intellux Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-27
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1981-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron E Lippman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S338/00; Y10S338/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
IN A POTENTIOMETER, THE COMBINATION OF: A POTENTIOMETER CASE; AN ARCUATE RESISTANCE ELEMENT FOR MOUNTING IN SAID CASE AND INCLUDING A CENTRALLY DISPOSED BUSHING; A ROTOR OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL JOURNALED IN SAID BUSHING, SAID ROTOR INCLUDING A CONTACT ARM RESILIENTLY ENGAGING SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT; A FIRST DRIVE MEMBER CARRIED ON AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING SAID ROTOR FOR DRIVING THE CONTACT ARM; A SECOND DRIVE MEMBER FIXED TO ASID ROTOR FOR DRIVING THE CONTACT ARM; A COVER PLATE FOR CLOSING THE POTENTIOMETER CASE, WITH SAID PLATE RETAINED BETWEEN AND ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND DRIVE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROTOR ON SAID COVER PLATE, WITH SAID SECOND DRIVE MEMBER PROJECTING ABOVE SAID PLATE FOR EXTERNAL MANIPULATION; SHAFT MEANS CARRIED IN SAID CASE AND ENGAGING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEMBER ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY THEREOF FOR ROTATING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEMBER; AND A BRUSH CONTACT RETAINED IN AN OPENING IN SAID BUSHING AND ENGAGING SAID ROTOR FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO SAID ROTOR AND FOR RETAINING SAID BUSHING AND RESISTANCE ELEMENT ON SAID ROTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
IN A POTENTIOMETER, THE COMBINATION OF: A POTENTIOMETER CASE; AN ARCUATE RESISTANCE ELEMENT FOR MOUNTING IN SAID CASE AND INCLUDING A CENTRALLY DISPOSED BUSHING; A ROTOR OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL JOURNALED IN SAID BUSHING, SAID ROTOR INCLUDING A CONTACT ARM RESILIENTLY ENGAGING SAID RESISTANCE ELEMENT; A FIRST DRIVE MEMBER CARRIED ON AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING SAID ROTOR FOR DRIVING THE CONTACT ARM; A SECOND DRIVE MEMBER FIXED TO ASID ROTOR FOR DRIVING THE CONTACT ARM; A COVER PLATE FOR CLOSING THE POTENTIOMETER CASE, WITH SAID PLATE RETAINED BETWEEN AND ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND DRIVE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROTOR ON SAID COVER PLATE, WITH SAID SECOND DRIVE MEMBER PROJECTING ABOVE SAID PLATE FOR EXTERNAL MANIPULATION; SHAFT MEANS CARRIED IN SAID CASE AND ENGAGING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEMBER ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY THEREOF FOR ROTATING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEMBER; AND A BRUSH CONTACT RETAINED IN AN OPENING IN SAID BUSHING AND ENGAGING SAID ROTOR FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO SAID ROTOR AND FOR RETAINING SAID BUSHING AND RESISTANCE ELEMENT ON SAID ROTOR.
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 |