US3189348A
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Timer for disconnecting mechanism for automatic pin setters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-29
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1982-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Keahey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D5/00; A63D5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN COMBINATION, DRIVE MEANS, DRIVEN MEANS, A CLUTCH MOVABLE BETWEEN ENGAGED POSITION DRIVING SAID DRIVEN MEANS FROM SAID DRIVE MEANS AND DISENGAGED POSITION, A BOWLING LANE HAVING BALL-ACTUATED MEANS MOVED BY A BALL REACHING THE END OF SAID LANE, A TIMER, MEANS TO START SAID TIMER UPON EVERY MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL-ACTUATED MEANS, A SWITCH HAVING A MOVABLE FIRST CONTACT CONTROLLED BY SAID TIMER AND A STATIONARY SECOND CONTACT POSITIONED TO ESTABLISH ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST CONTACT AFTER LAPSE OF A PREDETERMINED TIME INTERVAL AFTER START OF SAID TIMER, A SOLENOID CONNECTED TO MOVE SAID CLUTCH TO DISENGAGED POSITION WHEN ENERGIZED, AND AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID SOLENOID AND SWITCH OPERABLE TO ENERGIZE SAID SOLENOID WHEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTACTS ARE IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1985563A
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US2967708A
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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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |