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US3185485A
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Tone arm mounted dust remover for phonograph record
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-26
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1982-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Brubaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:51
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/58; G11B3/5809; G11B3/5818; G11B3/5827; G11B3/5836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED FOR CLEANING A PHONOGRAPH RECORD, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER, A BRUSH MOUNTED TO SAID MEMBER, A PAD OF FIBROUS MATERIAL MOUNTED TO SAID MEMBER AND OPERATIVELY POSITIONED TO RIDE ALONG THE SURFACE OF A RECORD, SAID BRUSH HAVING RELATIVELY STIFF FIBERS OPERATIVELY POSITIONED SO THAT THE TIPS THEREOF RIDE IN THE SOUND GROOVE OF A RECORD WHILE THE PAD IS ON THE RECORD SURFACE, A SUPPORT ARM, SAID BODY MOUNTED TO SAID ARM NEAR ONE END THEREOF, SAID FIRST MEANS AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM FOR MOUNTING SAID DEVICE TO A PHONOGRAPH TONE ARM ON A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS WITH THE BODY MEMBER POSITIONED FORWARD OF THE TONE ARM FREE END, SAID FIRST MEANS AND SAID SUPPORT ARM ENGAGEABLE WITH ONE ANOTHER TO LIMIT MOVEMENT OF SAID SUPPORT ARM ABOUT SAID GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED FOR CLEANING A PHONOGRAPH RECORD, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER, A BRUSH MOUNTED TO SAID MEMBER, A PAD OF FIBROUS MATERIAL MOUNTED TO SAID MEMBER AND OPERATIVELY POSITIONED TO RIDE ALONG THE SURFACE OF A RECORD, SAID BRUSH HAVING RELATIVELY STIFF FIBERS OPERATIVELY POSITIONED SO THAT THE TIPS THEREOF RIDE IN THE SOUND GROOVE OF A RECORD WHILE THE PAD IS ON THE RECORD SURFACE, A SUPPORT ARM, SAID BODY MOUNTED TO SAID ARM NEAR ONE END THEREOF, SAID FIRST MEANS AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM FOR MOUNTING SAID DEVICE TO A PHONOGRAPH TONE ARM ON A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS WITH THE BODY MEMBER POSITIONED FORWARD OF THE TONE ARM FREE END, SAID FIRST MEANS AND SAID SUPPORT ARM ENGAGEABLE WITH ONE ANOTHER TO LIMIT MOVEMENT OF SAID SUPPORT ARM ABOUT SAID GENERALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS.
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |