US3304478A
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Sequential timing device using plural motors
Assignee: MOIST O MATIC Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-27
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1983-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hunter Edwin James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A DEVICE FOR SEQUENTIALLY TIMING A MULTIPLE POSITION CONTROL UNIT HAVING A SHAFT ADAPTED TO SET SAID UNIT TO ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CONTROL POSITIONS COMPRISING AN INDEXING MOTOR FOR ROTATING SAID SHAFT TO SUCCESSIVE CONTROL POSITIONS, A TIMING MEMBER MECHANICALLY LINKED TO SAID SHAFT, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID TIMING MEMBER IN AN ORBITAL PATH, A PLURALITY OF SPACED, STATIONARY TIMING UNITS DISPOSED ALONG SAID PATH, EACH SAID TIMING UNIT INCLUDING A TIMING PIN ADJUSTABLY EXTENDING INTO SAID PATH AND ADAPTED TO ABUT AGAINST SAID TIMING MEMBER FOR STOPPING THE ORBITAL MOTION THEREOF, A TIMING MOTOR FOR ADVANCING SAID TIMING MEMBER ALONG SAID ABUTTED TIMING PIN TOWARDS THE FREE END THEREOF IN A PATH SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID ORBITAL PATH, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID SHAFT STATIONARY IN ANY ONE OF SAID CONTROL POSITIONS FOR THE DURATION OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID TIMING MEMBER AND ANY ONE OF SAID TIMING PINS, AND CAMMING MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID TIMING MEMBER TO MOVE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID ABUTTED TIMING PIN WHEN SAID SHAFT IS MANUALLY ADVANCED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
175 words
A DEVICE FOR SEQUENTIALLY TIMING A MULTIPLE POSITION CONTROL UNIT HAVING A SHAFT ADAPTED TO SET SAID UNIT TO ANY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CONTROL POSITIONS COMPRISING AN INDEXING MOTOR FOR ROTATING SAID SHAFT TO SUCCESSIVE CONTROL POSITIONS, A TIMING MEMBER MECHANICALLY LINKED TO SAID SHAFT, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID TIMING MEMBER IN AN ORBITAL PATH, A PLURALITY OF SPACED, STATIONARY TIMING UNITS DISPOSED ALONG SAID PATH, EACH SAID TIMING UNIT INCLUDING A TIMING PIN ADJUSTABLY EXTENDING INTO SAID PATH AND ADAPTED TO ABUT AGAINST SAID TIMING MEMBER FOR STOPPING THE ORBITAL MOTION THEREOF, A TIMING MOTOR FOR ADVANCING SAID TIMING MEMBER ALONG SAID ABUTTED TIMING PIN TOWARDS THE FREE END THEREOF IN A PATH SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID ORBITAL PATH, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID SHAFT STATIONARY IN ANY ONE OF SAID CONTROL POSITIONS FOR THE DURATION OF CONTACT BETWEEN SAID TIMING MEMBER AND ANY ONE OF SAID TIMING PINS, AND CAMMING MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID TIMING MEMBER TO MOVE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID ABUTTED TIMING PIN WHEN SAID SHAFT IS MANUALLY ADVANCED.
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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |