US3301176A
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Assignee: Friden Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-04
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter M Lowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:42
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B17/00; G07B17/00459; G07B17/00508; B; B41; B41K; B41K3/00; B41K3/02; B41K3/12; B41K3/121; B41K3/123; G07B17/00185; G07B17/00314; G07B2017/00354; G07B2017/00516; G07B2017/00524; G07B2017/00548
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A POSTAGE METER, A FRAME, A PRINT-HEAD ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A TOWN CIRCLE PRINTING DIE MOUNTED ON SAID PRINT-HEAD, A ROCKABLE MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID PRINT-HEAD ADJUSTABLE TO EITHER OF TWO POSITIONS, A SERIES OF TYPE WHEELS SELECTIVELY SETTABLE TO REPRESENT A DATE, SAID TYPE WHEELS BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ROCKABLE MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT TO EITHER A PRINT OR NONPRINT POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID TOWN CIRCLE DIE UPON ADJUSTMENT OF SAID ROCKABLE MEMBER, A DATE SELECTION MEANS CARRIED BY SAID PRINT-HEAD MANUALLY OPERABLE TO CONTROL THE SETTING OF SAID TYPE WHEELS IN EITHER POSITION OF SAID ROCKABLE MEANS, AND A MANUAL CONTROL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID PRINT-HEAD FOR CONTROLLING THE ADJUSTMENT OF SAID ROCKABLE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A POSTAGE METER, A FRAME, A PRINT-HEAD ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A TOWN CIRCLE PRINTING DIE MOUNTED ON SAID PRINT-HEAD, A ROCKABLE MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID PRINT-HEAD ADJUSTABLE TO EITHER OF TWO POSITIONS, A SERIES OF TYPE WHEELS SELECTIVELY SETTABLE TO REPRESENT A DATE, SAID TYPE WHEELS BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ROCKABLE MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT TO EITHER A PRINT OR NONPRINT POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID TOWN CIRCLE DIE UPON ADJUSTMENT OF SAID ROCKABLE MEMBER, A DATE SELECTION MEANS CARRIED BY SAID PRINT-HEAD MANUALLY OPERABLE TO CONTROL THE SETTING OF SAID TYPE WHEELS IN EITHER POSITION OF SAID ROCKABLE MEANS, AND A MANUAL CONTROL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID PRINT-HEAD FOR CONTROLLING THE ADJUSTMENT OF SAID ROCKABLE MEMBER.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |