US3171649A
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Time recording system and apparatus
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1982-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:07
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/10; G07C3/00; G07C3/08; G07C3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A DATA RECORDER FOR USE WITH CARDS AND HAVING A CARD RECEIVING OPENINGS, A CARD GUIDEWAY IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OPENING, A CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN CARD DRIVE WHEEL EXTENDING INTO SAID GUIDEWAY, AN IDLER ROLLER EXTENDING INTO SAID GUIDEWAY IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND SPACED FROM SAID DRIVE WHEEL, MEANS FOR SHIFTING SAID IDLER ROLLER TOWARD SAID DRIVE WHEEL, FIRST SWITCH MEANS OPERATED IN RESPONSE TO THE INSERTION OF A CARD INTO SAID GUIDEWAY, SECOND SWITCH MEANS OPERATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CARD TOWARD SAID OPENING AND BEYOND SAID DRIVE WHEEL, AND CONTROL MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SHIFTING MEANS SO THAT SAID IDLER ROLLER IS SHIFTED TOWARD SAID DRIVE WHEEL TO BIAS SAID CARD AGAINST SAID DRIVE WHEEL, THEREBY TO RENDER SAID DRIVE WHEEL EFFECTIVE TO ADVANCE SAID CARD THROUGH SAID GUIDEWAY AND INTO SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A DATA RECORDER FOR USE WITH CARDS AND HAVING A CARD RECEIVING OPENINGS, A CARD GUIDEWAY IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OPENING, A CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN CARD DRIVE WHEEL EXTENDING INTO SAID GUIDEWAY, AN IDLER ROLLER EXTENDING INTO SAID GUIDEWAY IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND SPACED FROM SAID DRIVE WHEEL, MEANS FOR SHIFTING SAID IDLER ROLLER TOWARD SAID DRIVE WHEEL, FIRST SWITCH MEANS OPERATED IN RESPONSE TO THE INSERTION OF A CARD INTO SAID GUIDEWAY, SECOND SWITCH MEANS OPERATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CARD TOWARD SAID OPENING AND BEYOND SAID DRIVE WHEEL, AND CONTROL MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SHIFTING MEANS SO THAT SAID IDLER ROLLER IS SHIFTED TOWARD SAID DRIVE WHEEL TO BIAS SAID CARD AGAINST SAID DRIVE WHEEL, THEREBY TO RENDER SAID DRIVE WHEEL EFFECTIVE TO ADVANCE SAID CARD THROUGH SAID GUIDEWAY AND INTO SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |