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US3209997A
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Assignee: Geecen Ltd
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Filing: 1963-05-20
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steadman George Cecil
- 👤 Rudd Frederick Stephen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:33
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B13/00; G07B13/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
IN A TAXIMETER HAVING A ROTARY MEMBER DRIVEN ALTERNATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTANCE TRAVELLED AND TIME, A CAM ON SAID ROTARY MEMBER, A LEVER ACTUATED BY SAID CAM SO AS TO OSCILLATE AT A PREDETERMINED RATION OF OSCILLATIONS PER ROTATION OF THE CAM, AND A FARE INDICATOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRO-MEGNETIC FARE INDICATOR OPERATING MEANS, ELECTRIC CIRCUIT MEANS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC CURRENT PULSES FOR OPERATING THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC MEANS WITH A SUCCESSION OF ADVANCE MOVEMENTS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID ROTARY MEMBER AND PREVENTING OPERATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE LEVER DURING AN INITIAL CHARGE PERIOD, SIX SWITCHES, FIRST RELAY MEANS TO OPERATE THE FIRST AND SECOND OF SAID SWITCHES WHICH ARE IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID ELECTRO-MAGNETIC MEANS, SECOND RELAY MEANS ENERGISED BY CLOSING OF THE SECOND SWITCH AND OPERATING THE THIRD SWITCH, SAID THIRD, FIFTH AND SIXTH SWITCHES BEING IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID FIRST RELAY MEANS TO OPERATE SAID ELECTRO-MAGNETIC MEANS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID LEVER WITH SAID FOURTH AND FIFTH SWITCHES FOR CLOSING THESE SUCCESSIVELY ON EACH OPERATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER, AND MEANS DRIVEN ACCORDING TO DISTANCE AND TIME
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
IN A TAXIMETER HAVING A ROTARY MEMBER DRIVEN ALTERNATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISTANCE TRAVELLED AND TIME, A CAM ON SAID ROTARY MEMBER, A LEVER ACTUATED BY SAID CAM SO AS TO OSCILLATE AT A PREDETERMINED RATION OF OSCILLATIONS PER ROTATION OF THE CAM, AND A FARE INDICATOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRO-MEGNETIC FARE INDICATOR OPERATING MEANS, ELECTRIC CIRCUIT MEANS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC CURRENT PULSES FOR OPERATING THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC MEANS WITH A SUCCESSION OF ADVANCE MOVEMENTS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID ROTARY MEMBER AND PREVENTING OPERATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE LEVER DURING AN INITIAL CHARGE PERIOD, SIX SWITCHES, FIRST RELAY MEANS TO OPERATE THE FIRST AND SECOND OF SAID SWITCHES WHICH ARE IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID ELECTRO-MAGNETIC MEANS, SECOND RELAY MEANS ENERGISED BY CLOSING OF THE SECOND SWITCH AND OPERATING THE THIRD SWITCH, SAID THIRD, FIFTH AND SIXTH SWITCHES BEING IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID FIRST RELAY MEANS TO OPERATE SAID ELECTRO-MAGNETIC MEANS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID LEVER WITH SAID FOURTH AND FIFTH SWITCHES FOR CLOSING THESE SUCCESSIVELY ON EACH OPERATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER, AND MEANS DRIVEN ACCORDING TO DISTANCE AND TIME
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |