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US3206566A
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Rotary timer with electromagnet biasing contact arm against slotted cam
Assignee: Omron Corp
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Filing: 1961-08-07
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1981-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Yamamoto Mititaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:34
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A TIMER DEVICE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTROL CIRCUIT HAVING TWO SETS OF STATIONARY CONTACTS, A ROTATABLY DRIVEN DISK HAVING AN APERTURE, A SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR FOR DRIVING SAID DISK, AN ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH COMPRISING MEANS SELECTIVELY COUPLING SAID MOTOR AND SAID DISK, A SNAP-ACTION SWITCH COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED PLATE HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS THEREON AND OPERABLE TO TWO POSITIONS ALTERNATIVELY MAKINGCONTACT WITH SAID TWO SETS OF STATIONARY CONTACTS, MEANS OF SAID PLATE ENGAGING SAID DISK DURING ROTATION DISPOSED FOR INSERTION INTO SAID CUTOUT PORTION WHEN THE ANGULAR POSITION OF SAID CUT-OUT PORTION CORRESPONDS THEREWITH THEREBY HOLDING THE CONTACTS ON SAID PLATE SPACED FROM ONE OF SAID TWO SETS OF CONTACTS DURING ROTATION OF SAID DISK IN THE ABSENCE OF COINCIDENCE WITH SAID CUT-OUT PORTION AND FOR PERMITTING SAID CONTACTS ON SAID PLATE TO BE SNAPPED INTO CONTACT WITH SAID ONE SET OF STATIONARY CONTACTS WHEN COINCIDENT WITH SAID CUT-OUT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A TIMER DEVICE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTROL CIRCUIT HAVING TWO SETS OF STATIONARY CONTACTS, A ROTATABLY DRIVEN DISK HAVING AN APERTURE, A SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR FOR DRIVING SAID DISK, AN ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH COMPRISING MEANS SELECTIVELY COUPLING SAID MOTOR AND SAID DISK, A SNAP-ACTION SWITCH COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED PLATE HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS THEREON AND OPERABLE TO TWO POSITIONS ALTERNATIVELY MAKINGCONTACT WITH SAID TWO SETS OF STATIONARY CONTACTS, MEANS OF SAID PLATE ENGAGING SAID DISK DURING ROTATION DISPOSED FOR INSERTION INTO SAID CUTOUT PORTION WHEN THE ANGULAR POSITION OF SAID CUT-OUT PORTION CORRESPONDS THEREWITH THEREBY HOLDING THE CONTACTS ON SAID PLATE SPACED FROM ONE OF SAID TWO SETS OF CONTACTS DURING ROTATION OF SAID DISK IN THE ABSENCE OF COINCIDENCE WITH SAID CUT-OUT PORTION AND FOR PERMITTING SAID CONTACTS ON SAID PLATE TO BE SNAPPED INTO CONTACT WITH SAID ONE SET OF STATIONARY CONTACTS WHEN COINCIDENT WITH SAID CUT-OUT
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |