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US3159255A
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Timer shaft construction
Assignee: Kingston Products Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-27
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1981-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee A Woolley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10; H01H43/106; D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/06; D06F2101/00; D06F2101/14; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/58; D06F34/28; D06F34/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A MANUAL DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A SEQUENCE TIMER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN AXIALLY RECIPROCABLE TIMER SHAFT SUPPORTED BY THE TIMER FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS AXIS; (B) A TUBULAR SLEEVE SLIDABLY RECEIVING AN END OF THE RECIPROCABLE TIMER SHAFT, WHICH SHAFT TERMINATES THEREIN, SAID SLEEVE HAVING MEANS PROVIDING A SLIDABLE ROTATIONAL DRIVING CONNECTION THEREWITH; (C) AN EXTENSION SHAFT HAVING AN END SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN AND TERMINATING WITHIN SAID SLEEVE IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE TIMER SHAFT; (D) COUPLING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLEEVE AND CONNECTING SAID EXTENSION SHAFT TO THE TIMER SHAFT IN A MANNER PROVIDING JOINT AXIAL MOVABILITY AND FREE RELATIVE ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A MANUAL DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A SEQUENCE TIMER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN AXIALLY RECIPROCABLE TIMER SHAFT SUPPORTED BY THE TIMER FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS AXIS; (B) A TUBULAR SLEEVE SLIDABLY RECEIVING AN END OF THE RECIPROCABLE TIMER SHAFT, WHICH SHAFT TERMINATES THEREIN, SAID SLEEVE HAVING MEANS PROVIDING A SLIDABLE ROTATIONAL DRIVING CONNECTION THEREWITH; (C) AN EXTENSION SHAFT HAVING AN END SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN AND TERMINATING WITHIN SAID SLEEVE IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE TIMER SHAFT; (D) COUPLING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLEEVE AND CONNECTING SAID EXTENSION SHAFT TO THE TIMER SHAFT IN A MANNER PROVIDING JOINT AXIAL MOVABILITY AND FREE RELATIVE ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT; AND
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |