US3223316A
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Counter wheel assembly
Assignee: Veeder Industries Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-05
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1984-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leland E Coulter
- 👤 Edward C Ambler
- 👤 Bradley L Batson
- 👤 Norman R Behm
- 👤 John J Anthony
- 👤 Richard B Hamlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:42
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/28; G06M1/34; G06M1/343; G06M1/22; G06M1/24; G06M1/241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A COUNTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAST HUB HAVING A CENTRAL AXIALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR PORTION ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING A COUNTER RESET SHAT AND A RADIAL FLANGE PORTION SPACED AXIALLY INWARDLY OF BUT ADJACENT TO ONE AXIAL END OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, A SHEET METAL RIM SECURED TO THE FLANGE PORTION HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INDICA BEARING SURFACE, THE TUBULAR PORTION OF THE HUB HAVING REDUCED AXIAL ENDS, A PAIR OF SLEEVES MOUNTED ON THE REDUCED AXIAL ENDS OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, SAID SLEEVES BEING RETAINED ON THE HUB BY OUTWARDLY FLANGED EDGES OEF THE TUBULAR PORTION, A RESET GEAR ROTATABLY MOUNTED AT SAID ONE AXIAL END OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, A DRIVE GEAR ROTATABLE MOUNTED AT THE OTHER AXIAL END OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, SAID FLANGE PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY SPACED AXIALLY PROJECTING BOSSES AND SAID GEARS HAVING AXIALLY FACING ANNULAR BEARING SURFACES ENGAGEABLE BY THE BOSSES FOR SUPPORTING THE GEARS AGAINST INWARD AXIAL MOVEMENT, SAID SLEEVES HAVING RADIAL SHOULDERS FOR SUPPORTING THE GEARS AGAINST OUTWARD AXIAL MOVEMENT, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON THE HUB OPERABLE BY THE RESET SHAFT FOR SELECTIVELY LOCKING THE HUB WITH THE DRIVE AND RESET GEARS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A COUNTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAST HUB HAVING A CENTRAL AXIALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR PORTION ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING A COUNTER RESET SHAT AND A RADIAL FLANGE PORTION SPACED AXIALLY INWARDLY OF BUT ADJACENT TO ONE AXIAL END OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, A SHEET METAL RIM SECURED TO THE FLANGE PORTION HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL INDICA BEARING SURFACE, THE TUBULAR PORTION OF THE HUB HAVING REDUCED AXIAL ENDS, A PAIR OF SLEEVES MOUNTED ON THE REDUCED AXIAL ENDS OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, SAID SLEEVES BEING RETAINED ON THE HUB BY OUTWARDLY FLANGED EDGES OEF THE TUBULAR PORTION, A RESET GEAR ROTATABLY MOUNTED AT SAID ONE AXIAL END OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, A DRIVE GEAR ROTATABLE MOUNTED AT THE OTHER AXIAL END OF THE TUBULAR PORTION, SAID FLANGE PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY SPACED AXIALLY PROJECTING BOSSES AND SAID GEARS HAVING AXIALLY FACING ANNULAR BEARING SURFACES ENGAGEABLE BY THE BOSSES FOR SUPPORTING THE GEARS AGAINST INWARD AXIAL MOVEMENT, SAID SLEEVES HAVING RADIAL SHOULDERS FOR SUPPORTING THE GEARS AGAINST OUTWARD AXIAL MOVEMENT, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON THE HUB OPERABLE BY THE RESET SHAFT FOR SELECTIVELY LOCKING THE HUB WITH THE DRIVE AND RESET GEARS.
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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |