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US3171907A
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Stop structure for sequential timer
Assignee: Kingston Products Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-07
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1983-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bowman Joe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN A SEQUENTIAL TIMER HAVING A MOTOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING; (B) A SHAFT SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING IN A MANNER ENABLING SAID SHAFT TO BE MANUALLY SHIFTED AXIALLY THEREIN TO EITHER OF TWO POSITIONS, SAID SHAFT BEING ADAPTED TO BE ROTATED BY THE MOTOR AND TO BE ROTATED MANUALLY IN ONE OF SAID POSITIONS, AND TO BE ROTATED MANUALLY FOR 360* IN THE OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS; (C) A MECHANICAL STOP RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT AND EXTENDING IN A GENERALLY RADIAL DIRECTION THEREFROM AND COMOVABLE THEREWITH; AND (D) AN ABUTMENT CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING AND EXTENSIBLE INTO THE ROTATIONAL PATH OF SIAD STOP WHEN SAID SHAFT IS IN SAID ONE OF SAID POSITIONS FOR POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH IN WHICH ENGAGEMENT THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID ABUTMENT, AND SAID SHAFT STOP IS NONYIELDING, SUCH ENGAGEMENT ARRENSTING THE ANGULAR EXTENT WHICH SAID SHAFT CAN BE MANUALLY ROTATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN A SEQUENTIAL TIMER HAVING A MOTOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING; (B) A SHAFT SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING IN A MANNER ENABLING SAID SHAFT TO BE MANUALLY SHIFTED AXIALLY THEREIN TO EITHER OF TWO POSITIONS, SAID SHAFT BEING ADAPTED TO BE ROTATED BY THE MOTOR AND TO BE ROTATED MANUALLY IN ONE OF SAID POSITIONS, AND TO BE ROTATED MANUALLY FOR 360* IN THE OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS; (C) A MECHANICAL STOP RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT AND EXTENDING IN A GENERALLY RADIAL DIRECTION THEREFROM AND COMOVABLE THEREWITH; AND (D) AN ABUTMENT CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING AND EXTENSIBLE INTO THE ROTATIONAL PATH OF SIAD STOP WHEN SAID SHAFT IS IN SAID ONE OF SAID POSITIONS FOR POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH IN WHICH ENGAGEMENT THE RELATIVE POSITION OF SAID ABUTMENT, AND SAID SHAFT STOP IS NONYIELDING, SUCH ENGAGEMENT ARRENSTING THE ANGULAR EXTENT WHICH SAID SHAFT CAN BE MANUALLY ROTATED.
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) | 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 |