US3260128A
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One cycle drive mechanism for selectively rotating a member of a business machine
Assignee: Olivetti SpA
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Filing: 1964-01-30
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gassino Teresio
- 👤 Giolitti Nicolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:25
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C23/00; G06C23/02; F; F16; F16D; F16D19/00; F16H; F16H27/00; F16H27/04; F16H27/08; F16H29/00; F16H29/02; F16H29/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18528; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/1987; Y10T74/19874
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A ONE CYCLE DRIVE MECHANISM FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING A MEMBER OF A BUSINESS MACHINE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING GEAR, (B) A MUTILATED GEAR MESHING WITH SAID ROTATING GEAR AND SECURED TO SAID MEMBER, SAID MUTILATED GEAR HAVING A PORTION DEPRIVED OF TEETH AND NORMALLY FACING SAID ROTATING GEAR TO PREVENT SAID MUTILATED GEAR FROM BEING ENGAGED BY SAID ROTATING GEAR, SAID MUTILATED GEAR BEING ENGAGEABLE BY SAID ROTATING GEAR UPON BEING PRELIMINARILY ROTATED THROUGH A PREDETERMINED EXTENT, (C) A FIRST ELEMENT BODILY ROTATABLE WITH SAID MUTILATED GEAR IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH SAID PORTION AND AXIALLY SPACED THEREFROM, (D) A SECOND ELEMENT BODILY ROTATABLE WITH SAID ROTATING GEAR, (E) AND SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID SECOND ELEMENT TO ENGAGE SAID FIRST ELEMENT FOR ROTATING SAID MUTILATED GEAR THROUGH SAID EXTENT, WHEREBY THE DRIVE MECHANISM IS POSITIVELY ENGAGED SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH THE ROTATION OF SAID ROTATING GEAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A ONE CYCLE DRIVE MECHANISM FOR SELECTIVELY ROTATING A MEMBER OF A BUSINESS MACHINE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING GEAR, (B) A MUTILATED GEAR MESHING WITH SAID ROTATING GEAR AND SECURED TO SAID MEMBER, SAID MUTILATED GEAR HAVING A PORTION DEPRIVED OF TEETH AND NORMALLY FACING SAID ROTATING GEAR TO PREVENT SAID MUTILATED GEAR FROM BEING ENGAGED BY SAID ROTATING GEAR, SAID MUTILATED GEAR BEING ENGAGEABLE BY SAID ROTATING GEAR UPON BEING PRELIMINARILY ROTATED THROUGH A PREDETERMINED EXTENT, (C) A FIRST ELEMENT BODILY ROTATABLE WITH SAID MUTILATED GEAR IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH SAID PORTION AND AXIALLY SPACED THEREFROM, (D) A SECOND ELEMENT BODILY ROTATABLE WITH SAID ROTATING GEAR, (E) AND SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID SECOND ELEMENT TO ENGAGE SAID FIRST ELEMENT FOR ROTATING SAID MUTILATED GEAR THROUGH SAID EXTENT, WHEREBY THE DRIVE MECHANISM IS POSITIVELY ENGAGED SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH THE ROTATION OF SAID ROTATING GEAR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2978919A
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |