US3266338A
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Rotation control unit for towel dispensers
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 J C Layton
- 👤 Council A Tucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/36; A47K10/3631; A47K10/3637; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A MECHANISM ADAPTED TO CONTROL THE ROTATION OF A ROTARY MEMBER, THE COMBINATION OF: A ROTARY ELEMENT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ROTARY MEMBER FOR ROTATION THEREWITH; A PIVOTAL ELEMENT PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID ROTARY ELEMENT FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROTARY ELEMENT, SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT HAVING FIRST AND SECOND DOGGING SURFACES THEREUPON; A FIXED DOG LOCATED ADJACENT SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT AND ENGAGABLE WITH SAID FIRST DOGGING SURFACE TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID ROTARY ELEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION; A MOVABLE DOG LOCATED ADJACENT SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SECOND DOGGING SURFACE TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID ROTARY ELEMENT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION; AND MEANS FOR RESTRAINING SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT AGAINST FREE MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROTARY ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A MECHANISM ADAPTED TO CONTROL THE ROTATION OF A ROTARY MEMBER, THE COMBINATION OF: A ROTARY ELEMENT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ROTARY MEMBER FOR ROTATION THEREWITH; A PIVOTAL ELEMENT PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID ROTARY ELEMENT FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROTARY ELEMENT, SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT HAVING FIRST AND SECOND DOGGING SURFACES THEREUPON; A FIXED DOG LOCATED ADJACENT SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT AND ENGAGABLE WITH SAID FIRST DOGGING SURFACE TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID ROTARY ELEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION; A MOVABLE DOG LOCATED ADJACENT SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SECOND DOGGING SURFACE TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID ROTARY ELEMENT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION; AND MEANS FOR RESTRAINING SAID PIVOTAL ELEMENT AGAINST FREE MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROTARY ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |