US3187945A
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Motorized reset mechanism for registers
Assignee: Tokheim Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-12
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Wright
- 👤 Elmer A Robbins
- 👤 Melvin C Hankel
- 👤 Burdette W Foss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:14
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/08; B67D7/22; B67D7/26; B67D7/263; G; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/28; G06M1/34; G06M1/36; G06M1/363
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A POWER OPERATED REGISTERING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF A FRAME, (A) A RESETTABLE REGISTER RIGIDLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND INCLUDING (1) A NUMBER OF NUMERAL BEARING INDICATORS HAVING A ZERO INDICATING POSITION, (2) MEANS OPERABLE TO ADVANCE THE INDICATORS, (3) MEANS OPERABLE TO RESET SAID INDICATORS TO ZERO INDICATING POSITION, (4) A ROTARY MAIN SHAFT CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID RESETTING MEANS, (B) A POWER RESETTING UNIT RIGIDLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID REGISTER, SAID UNIT INCLUDING (1) AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND A ROTARY POWER SHAFT CONNECTED TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, AND (C) FLEXIBLE SHAFTING CONNECTING SAID POWER SHAFT TO ROTATE SAID MAIN SHAFT, SAID SHAFTING SERVING TO PREVENT STRAINS APPLIED TO EITHER SAID REGISTER OR SAID UNIT FROM BEING TRANSMITTED TO THE OTHER.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |