US3293385A
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Cycle timers
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1983-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A CYCLE TIMER, COMPRISING AN OUTPUT SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION, A REVERSIBLE SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT, AN ARM FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT THEREWITH IN FIRST AND SECOND DIRECTIONS OF ROTATION BETWEEN TWO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR REVERSING SAID MOTOR ROTATION, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING SPACED FIRST AND SECOND SNAP-ACTING SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID ARM CONTACTING SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR, SAID SWITCH MEANS BEING ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED FOR SELECTIVE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SPACING THEREBETWEEN SO AS TO VARY THE DURATION OF TIME REQUIRED FOR SAID ARM TO MOVE THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A CYCLE TIMER, COMPRISING AN OUTPUT SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION, A REVERSIBLE SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT, AN ARM FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT THEREWITH IN FIRST AND SECOND DIRECTIONS OF ROTATION BETWEEN TWO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR REVERSING SAID MOTOR ROTATION, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING SPACED FIRST AND SECOND SNAP-ACTING SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID ARM CONTACTING SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID MOTOR, SAID SWITCH MEANS BEING ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED FOR SELECTIVE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SPACING THEREBETWEEN SO AS TO VARY THE DURATION OF TIME REQUIRED FOR SAID ARM TO MOVE THEREBETWEEN.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |