US3229908A
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Presettable automatic resetting counter for duplicating machines
Assignee: AB Dick Co
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Filing: 1964-04-01
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George P Niesen
- 👤 Raoul L Gott
- 👤 Wallace R Fowlie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:51
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M7/00; G06M7/02; G06M7/06; B; B41; B41L; B41L19/00; B41L39/00; G06M1/00; G06M1/28; G06M3/00; G06M3/02; G06M3/021; G06M3/025; G06M3/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN A COUNTER FOR DUPLICATING MACHINES OR THE LIKE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A ROTATABLE RATCHET WHEEL, A ROTATABLE PRESELECTOR KNOB, AN ADJUSTABLE STOP ROTATABLE WITH SAID KNOB, MEANS FOR RELEASIBLY LOCKING SAID KNOB IN ANY OF A SERIES OF POSITIONS, A MEMBER ON SAID RATCHET WHEEL AND ENGAGABLE WITH SAID TOP TO ESTABLISH THE INITIAL POSITION OF SAID WHEEL, A RETURN SPRING BIASING SAID WHEEL IN A DIRECTION TO MOVE SAID MEMBER AGAINST SAID STOP, A SWINGABLE POWER LEVER, AN OPERATING PAWL CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER FOR ADVANCING SAID RATCHET WHEEL, A NON-RETROGRADE PAWL ENGAGING SAID RATCHET WHEEL TO PREVENT REVERSE ROTATION THEREOF, A SWINGABLE OUTPUT LEVER, A CONNECTING PAWL SWINGABLY MOUNTED ON SAID OUTPUT LEVER, AN ELEMENT ON SAID POWER LEVER FOR ENGAGING SAID CONNECTING PAWL, AN INTERMEDIATE LEVER NORMALLY HOLDING SAID CONNECTING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN A COUNTER FOR DUPLICATING MACHINES OR THE LIKE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A ROTATABLE RATCHET WHEEL, A ROTATABLE PRESELECTOR KNOB, AN ADJUSTABLE STOP ROTATABLE WITH SAID KNOB, MEANS FOR RELEASIBLY LOCKING SAID KNOB IN ANY OF A SERIES OF POSITIONS, A MEMBER ON SAID RATCHET WHEEL AND ENGAGABLE WITH SAID TOP TO ESTABLISH THE INITIAL POSITION OF SAID WHEEL, A RETURN SPRING BIASING SAID WHEEL IN A DIRECTION TO MOVE SAID MEMBER AGAINST SAID STOP, A SWINGABLE POWER LEVER, AN OPERATING PAWL CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER FOR ADVANCING SAID RATCHET WHEEL, A NON-RETROGRADE PAWL ENGAGING SAID RATCHET WHEEL TO PREVENT REVERSE ROTATION THEREOF, A SWINGABLE OUTPUT LEVER, A CONNECTING PAWL SWINGABLY MOUNTED ON SAID OUTPUT LEVER, AN ELEMENT ON SAID POWER LEVER FOR ENGAGING SAID CONNECTING PAWL, AN INTERMEDIATE LEVER NORMALLY HOLDING SAID CONNECTING
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |