US3245682A
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Command feed mechanism
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1964-02-10
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick W Pfleger
- 👤 Hu Yowjiun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:51
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/10; G06K13/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A MOVABLE FEED DEVICE HAVING A HOME POSITION AND BEING CONSTRAINED TO MOVE RECTILINEARLY; A LATCH PIN; MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID LATCH PIN ALONG A CURVILINEAR PATH BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION, CORRESPONDING TO SAID HOME POSITION, AND A SECOND POSITION, SAID LATCH PIN HAVING A FIRST SURFACE PORTION FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID HOME POSITION AND A SECOND SURFACE PORTION FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID SECOND POSITION; A TRANSLATOR FOR TRANSLATING THE CURVILINEAR MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH PIN INTO RECTILINEAR MOVEMENT OF SAID FEED DEVICE, SAID TRANSLATOR INCLUDING A LATCH PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FEED DEVICE AND HAVING A HOOK-SHAPED PORTION FOR ENGAGING SAID SECOND SURFACE PORTION OF SAID LATCH PIN, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FEED DEVICE FOR CONTACTING SAID FIRST SURFACE PORTION WHEN SAID LATCH PIN MOVES TOWARD SAID FIRST POSITION; BIAS MEANS URGING SAID LATCH INTO A PIN ENGAGING POSITION; A HOLDING MEMBER FOR ENGAGING AND HOLDING SAID FEED DEVICE IN SAID HOME POSITION AND PIVOTING SAID LATCH OUT OF SAID PIN ENGAGING POSITION; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING SAID HOLDING MEMBER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FEED DEVICE AND SAID LATCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A MOVABLE FEED DEVICE HAVING A HOME POSITION AND BEING CONSTRAINED TO MOVE RECTILINEARLY; A LATCH PIN; MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID LATCH PIN ALONG A CURVILINEAR PATH BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION, CORRESPONDING TO SAID HOME POSITION, AND A SECOND POSITION, SAID LATCH PIN HAVING A FIRST SURFACE PORTION FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID HOME POSITION AND A SECOND SURFACE PORTION FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID SECOND POSITION; A TRANSLATOR FOR TRANSLATING THE CURVILINEAR MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH PIN INTO RECTILINEAR MOVEMENT OF SAID FEED DEVICE, SAID TRANSLATOR INCLUDING A LATCH PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FEED DEVICE AND HAVING A HOOK-SHAPED PORTION FOR ENGAGING SAID SECOND SURFACE PORTION OF SAID LATCH PIN, AND MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FEED DEVICE FOR CONTACTING SAID FIRST SURFACE PORTION WHEN SAID LATCH PIN MOVES TOWARD SAID FIRST POSITION; BIAS MEANS URGING SAID LATCH INTO A PIN ENGAGING POSITION; A HOLDING MEMBER FOR ENGAGING AND HOLDING SAID FEED DEVICE IN SAID HOME POSITION AND PIVOTING SAID LATCH OUT OF SAID PIN ENGAGING POSITION; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING SAID HOLDING MEMBER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FEED DEVICE AND SAID LATCH.
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |