US3196452A
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Chart changing mechanisms
Assignee: Mullins Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-01-14
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orvel E Mullins
- 👤 Oliver W Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN A CHART CHANGER FOR RECORDING METERS IN WHICH A STOCK OF SUPERPOSED RECORDING CHARTS ARE REVOLVED ABOUT AN AXIS WITH A CHART PLATE FOR THE RECORDING OF DATA ON THE OUTERMOST CHART, A CHART PLATE, MEANS FOR DRIVING THE CHART PLATE AROUND SAID AXIS ON A TIME-CONTROLLED BASIS, MEANS FOR RELEASING FROM THE CHART PLATE THE OUTERMOST CHART AT A PREDETERMINED TIME INCLUDING MEANS ON THE REARWARD SIDE OF THE CHART CHANGER DISPOSED ANGULARLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS, AND MEANS ON THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE CHART CHANGER IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE CHART PLATE FOR SHIFTING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF THE ANGULARLY-DISPOSED MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS FOR VARYING THE TIME AT WHICH THE OUTERMOST CHART IS RELEASED FROM THE CHART PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN A CHART CHANGER FOR RECORDING METERS IN WHICH A STOCK OF SUPERPOSED RECORDING CHARTS ARE REVOLVED ABOUT AN AXIS WITH A CHART PLATE FOR THE RECORDING OF DATA ON THE OUTERMOST CHART, A CHART PLATE, MEANS FOR DRIVING THE CHART PLATE AROUND SAID AXIS ON A TIME-CONTROLLED BASIS, MEANS FOR RELEASING FROM THE CHART PLATE THE OUTERMOST CHART AT A PREDETERMINED TIME INCLUDING MEANS ON THE REARWARD SIDE OF THE CHART CHANGER DISPOSED ANGULARLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS, AND MEANS ON THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE CHART CHANGER IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE CHART PLATE FOR SHIFTING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF THE ANGULARLY-DISPOSED MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS FOR VARYING THE TIME AT WHICH THE OUTERMOST CHART IS RELEASED FROM THE CHART PLATE.
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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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |