US3231191A
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Counter apparatus
Assignee: Rockwell Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-03-04
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Berck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:51
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M3/00; G06M3/02; G06M3/021; G06M3/022; G06M3/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A RESETTABLE COUNTER MECHANISM INCLUDING APPARATUS FOR SIGNALING A PREDETERMINED COUNT COMPRISING: A DRIVE SHAFT, A DRIVEN SHAFT, AN OVERRUNNING CLUTCH CONNECTED FOR DRIVING SAID DRIVEN SHAFT BY SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A COUNTER DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF COUNTER WHEELS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO BE DRIVEN BY ROTATION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT, MEANS FOR RESETTING EACH COUNTER WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY OF OTHER COUNTER WHEEL MOVEMENTS, A CONTROL CAM OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A SIGNALING CAM FOLLOWER MOUNTED FOR BEING POSITIONED IN POSITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT AND NON-ENGAGEMENT BY SAID CONTROL CAM, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED COUNT UPON SAID COUNTER DEVICE FOR PLACING SAID CONTROL CAM FOLLOWER IN POSITION FOR CAM ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A RESETTABLE COUNTER MECHANISM INCLUDING APPARATUS FOR SIGNALING A PREDETERMINED COUNT COMPRISING: A DRIVE SHAFT, A DRIVEN SHAFT, AN OVERRUNNING CLUTCH CONNECTED FOR DRIVING SAID DRIVEN SHAFT BY SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A COUNTER DEVICE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF COUNTER WHEELS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO BE DRIVEN BY ROTATION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT, MEANS FOR RESETTING EACH COUNTER WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY OF OTHER COUNTER WHEEL MOVEMENTS, A CONTROL CAM OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A SIGNALING CAM FOLLOWER MOUNTED FOR BEING POSITIONED IN POSITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT AND NON-ENGAGEMENT BY SAID CONTROL CAM, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED COUNT UPON SAID COUNTER DEVICE FOR PLACING SAID CONTROL CAM FOLLOWER IN POSITION FOR CAM ENGAGEMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |