US3169505A
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Adjustable dial for shafts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-14
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1982-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spraragen Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:31
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/08; G05G1/10; G05G1/12; G05G5/00; G05G5/12; G05G5/20; G05G5/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A DIAL UNIT INCLUDING A HUB FORMING A KNOB THEREON WITH AN INTEGRAL DIAL MEMBER HAVING INDICIA THEREON ADAPTED TO BE ADJUSTABLY POSITIONED ON A SHAFT TO INDICATE THE POSITION THEREOF COMPRISING COOPERATING CAM MEANS AND A RACE, ONE SECURED TO THE DIAL MEMBER AND THE OTHER SECURED TO THE SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF BALLS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CAM MEANS AND RACE AND URGED BY SPRING MEANS INTO LOCKING RELATION THEREWITH WHEREBY SAID DIAL MEMBER IS NORMALLY LOCKED TO ROTATE WITH SAID SHAFT, AND RELEASE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN THE KNOB ON THE DIAL MEMBER FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE KNOB AND SHAFT AND HAVING MEANS FOR MOVING THE BALLS AGAINST THE SPRING MEANS AND OUT OF LOCKING RELATION TO ENABLE THE DIAL MEMBER TO BE ROTATED IN EITHER DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT TO ADJUST THE ROTATIVE POSITION OF THE DIAL MEMBER AND THE INDICIA THEREON WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A DIAL UNIT INCLUDING A HUB FORMING A KNOB THEREON WITH AN INTEGRAL DIAL MEMBER HAVING INDICIA THEREON ADAPTED TO BE ADJUSTABLY POSITIONED ON A SHAFT TO INDICATE THE POSITION THEREOF COMPRISING COOPERATING CAM MEANS AND A RACE, ONE SECURED TO THE DIAL MEMBER AND THE OTHER SECURED TO THE SHAFT, A PLURALITY OF BALLS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CAM MEANS AND RACE AND URGED BY SPRING MEANS INTO LOCKING RELATION THEREWITH WHEREBY SAID DIAL MEMBER IS NORMALLY LOCKED TO ROTATE WITH SAID SHAFT, AND RELEASE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN THE KNOB ON THE DIAL MEMBER FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE KNOB AND SHAFT AND HAVING MEANS FOR MOVING THE BALLS AGAINST THE SPRING MEANS AND OUT OF LOCKING RELATION TO ENABLE THE DIAL MEMBER TO BE ROTATED IN EITHER DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT TO ADJUST THE ROTATIVE POSITION OF THE DIAL MEMBER AND THE INDICIA THEREON WITH RESPECT THERETO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2914153A
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |