US3259753A
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Automatic engine starter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-24
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne T Mcwhirter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:35
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N11/00; F02N11/08; F02N11/0803; F02N11/0811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM, A STARTING SWITCH, A SOLENOID PROVIDED WITH A MOVABLE ARMATURE, MEANS ON SAID ARMATURE OPERATIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID STARTING SWITCH TO CLOSE SAME RESPONSIVE TO EACH ENERGIZATION OF THE SOLENOID, MEANS BIASING THE ARMATURE AWAY FROM SWITCH-CLOSING POSITION, A TIME-CONTROLLED SWITCH, A NORMALLY CLOSED DELAY SWITCH PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING WINDING AND MEANS TO OPEN THE DELAY SWITCH AFTER A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF ENERGIZATION OF SAID OPERATING WINDING, A SOURCE OF CURRENT, MEANS TO CONNECT SAID OPERATING WINDING TO SAID SOURCE OF CURRENT RESPONSIVE TO CLOSURE OF SAID TIME-CONTROLLED SWITCH, AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID SOLENOID TO SAID SOURCE OF CURRENT THROUGH SAID TIME-CONTROLLED SWITCH AND SAID DELAY SWITCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM, A STARTING SWITCH, A SOLENOID PROVIDED WITH A MOVABLE ARMATURE, MEANS ON SAID ARMATURE OPERATIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID STARTING SWITCH TO CLOSE SAME RESPONSIVE TO EACH ENERGIZATION OF THE SOLENOID, MEANS BIASING THE ARMATURE AWAY FROM SWITCH-CLOSING POSITION, A TIME-CONTROLLED SWITCH, A NORMALLY CLOSED DELAY SWITCH PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING WINDING AND MEANS TO OPEN THE DELAY SWITCH AFTER A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF ENERGIZATION OF SAID OPERATING WINDING, A SOURCE OF CURRENT, MEANS TO CONNECT SAID OPERATING WINDING TO SAID SOURCE OF CURRENT RESPONSIVE TO CLOSURE OF SAID TIME-CONTROLLED SWITCH, AND CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID SOLENOID TO SAID SOURCE OF CURRENT THROUGH SAID TIME-CONTROLLED SWITCH AND SAID DELAY SWITCH.
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |