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Resetting control mechanism for counting device
Assignee: Veeder Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-06
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1983-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C Ambler
- 👤 Bradley L Batson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:00
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: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A COUNTER HAVING A PLURALITY OF NUMBER WHEELS AND A RESETTING CONTROL ELEMENT OPERABLE FOR CONDITIONING THE NUMBER WHEELS ALTERNATELY FOR A REGISTERING OPERATION AND A RESETTING OPERATION, A RESETTING CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING, A RESET MOTOR, TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING A DISENGAGEABLE CLUTCH OPERABLY CONNECTING THE RESET MOTOR AND RESETTING CONTROL ELEMENT, A SEQUENCING SLIDE RECIPROCABLE BETWEEN A RETRACTED POSITION AND AN EXPANDED POSITION, MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATING THE SEQUENCING SLIDE TO ITS EXTENDED POSITION AFTER PREDETERMINED OPERATION OF THE CONTROL ELEMENT, MEANS OPERABLE WITH THE SEQUENCING SLIDE IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION ONLY FOR DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH, MEANS OPERABLE WITH THE SEQUENCHING SLIDE IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION ONLY FOR DEACTIVATING THE RESET MOTOR, AND MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY ACTIVATING THE RESET MOTOR AND RETURNING THE SLIDE TO ITS RETRACTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A COUNTER HAVING A PLURALITY OF NUMBER WHEELS AND A RESETTING CONTROL ELEMENT OPERABLE FOR CONDITIONING THE NUMBER WHEELS ALTERNATELY FOR A REGISTERING OPERATION AND A RESETTING OPERATION, A RESETTING CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING, A RESET MOTOR, TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING A DISENGAGEABLE CLUTCH OPERABLY CONNECTING THE RESET MOTOR AND RESETTING CONTROL ELEMENT, A SEQUENCING SLIDE RECIPROCABLE BETWEEN A RETRACTED POSITION AND AN EXPANDED POSITION, MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATING THE SEQUENCING SLIDE TO ITS EXTENDED POSITION AFTER PREDETERMINED OPERATION OF THE CONTROL ELEMENT, MEANS OPERABLE WITH THE SEQUENCING SLIDE IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION ONLY FOR DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH, MEANS OPERABLE WITH THE SEQUENCHING SLIDE IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION ONLY FOR DEACTIVATING THE RESET MOTOR, AND MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY ACTIVATING THE RESET MOTOR AND RETURNING THE SLIDE TO ITS RETRACTED POSITION.
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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |