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US3249199A
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Electronic keyboard control system
Assignee: Navigation Computer Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-22
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John Paul Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:55
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M5/00; G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
AN ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ADAPTER KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO FIT OVER A KEYBOARD OF A CONVENTIONNAL MANUALLY OPERATED TYPEWRITER, A PLURALITY OF ADAPTER KEYS IN SAID KEYBOARD POSITIONED TO REGISTER WITH CORRESPONDINNG KEYS OF THE TYPEWRITER, EACH ADAPTER KEY COMPRISING A SOLENOID WINDING HAVING A CENTRAL HOLLOW CORE, AN EXTERNAL CUP CORE WITH A CENTRAL ACCESS APERTURE REGISTERED WITH THE HOLLOW CORE OF SAID WINDING, A MOVABLE CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY FITTING INNTO THE HOLLOW CORE TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY A COMPLETE CLOSED MAGNETIC PATH WITH SAID CUP CORE THROUGH THE CENTRAL HOLLOW CORE OF THE WINDINNG IN A CLOSED POSITIONN, WITH A NONMAGNETIC EXTENSION ROD AFFIXED TO SAID CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY AND POSITIONED TO ENGAGE ONE OF THE TYPEWRITER KEYS IN GRAVITY CONNTACT TO KEEP THE MAGNETIC PATH IN A NORMALLY OPEN CONDITION, A FRAMEWORK IN SAID KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY CONFINING MOTION OF THE CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY TO THE NORMAL STROKE LENGTH OF THE TYPEWRITER KEY, EACH ADAPTER KEY RESTING ONN THE CAP OF THE CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY TO SERVE AS AN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
AN ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ADAPTER KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO FIT OVER A KEYBOARD OF A CONVENTIONNAL MANUALLY OPERATED TYPEWRITER, A PLURALITY OF ADAPTER KEYS IN SAID KEYBOARD POSITIONED TO REGISTER WITH CORRESPONDINNG KEYS OF THE TYPEWRITER, EACH ADAPTER KEY COMPRISING A SOLENOID WINDING HAVING A CENTRAL HOLLOW CORE, AN EXTERNAL CUP CORE WITH A CENTRAL ACCESS APERTURE REGISTERED WITH THE HOLLOW CORE OF SAID WINDING, A MOVABLE CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY FITTING INNTO THE HOLLOW CORE TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY A COMPLETE CLOSED MAGNETIC PATH WITH SAID CUP CORE THROUGH THE CENTRAL HOLLOW CORE OF THE WINDINNG IN A CLOSED POSITIONN, WITH A NONMAGNETIC EXTENSION ROD AFFIXED TO SAID CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY AND POSITIONED TO ENGAGE ONE OF THE TYPEWRITER KEYS IN GRAVITY CONNTACT TO KEEP THE MAGNETIC PATH IN A NORMALLY OPEN CONDITION, A FRAMEWORK IN SAID KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY CONFINING MOTION OF THE CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY TO THE NORMAL STROKE LENGTH OF THE TYPEWRITER KEY, EACH ADAPTER KEY RESTING ONN THE CAP OF THE CAP-ROD ASSEMBLY TO SERVE AS AN
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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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |