US3160256A
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Anti-jamming manual parking meter
Assignee: Rockwell Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-06-14
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1981-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert S Wheeibarger
- 👤 George W Ruck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:01
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
IN A PARKING METER HAVING A WINDABLE CLOCK MECHANISM, A TIME INDICATOR, MEANS FOR WINDING SAID CLOCK MECHANISM AND SETTING SAID TIME INDICATOR, A COIN CHUTE FOR GUIDING DEPOSITED COINS THEREALONG DURING A METER SETTING OPERATION AND: COIN DRIVING MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID CHUTE AND ADAPTED UPON ENGAGING A COIN IN SAID CHUTE DURING A METER SETTING OPERATION TO ACTUATE SAID MEANS: COMPRISING A MOVABLE BODY MEMBER; A FIXED RATCHET MOUNTED ADJACENT THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY MEMBER; A RATCHET PAWL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN POSITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RATCHET; PIVOTED LEVER MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH A COIN DEPOSITED IN SAID CHUTE; MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID PIVOTED LEVER MEANS TO SAID RATCHET PAWL; MEANS RESILIENTLY BIASING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
IN A PARKING METER HAVING A WINDABLE CLOCK MECHANISM, A TIME INDICATOR, MEANS FOR WINDING SAID CLOCK MECHANISM AND SETTING SAID TIME INDICATOR, A COIN CHUTE FOR GUIDING DEPOSITED COINS THEREALONG DURING A METER SETTING OPERATION AND: COIN DRIVING MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID CHUTE AND ADAPTED UPON ENGAGING A COIN IN SAID CHUTE DURING A METER SETTING OPERATION TO ACTUATE SAID MEANS: COMPRISING A MOVABLE BODY MEMBER; A FIXED RATCHET MOUNTED ADJACENT THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY MEMBER; A RATCHET PAWL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN POSITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RATCHET; PIVOTED LEVER MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH A COIN DEPOSITED IN SAID CHUTE; MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID PIVOTED LEVER MEANS TO SAID RATCHET PAWL; MEANS RESILIENTLY BIASING
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |