US3306118A
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Process timers
Assignee: Controls Company of America
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Filing: 1964-08-26
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1984-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cartier Roger John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H29/00; F16H29/02; H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10; H01H43/101; H01H43/102; H01H43/12; H01H43/121; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1503; Y10T74/1508; Y10T74/1518; Y10T74/1523; Y10T74/1558; Y10T74/1565; Y10T74/1566; Y10T74/1568; Y10T74/1573
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN A TIMING MECHANISM HAVING CONTROL CAMS MOUNTED FOR STEP-BY-STEP ADVANCEMENT BY MEANS OF A RECIPROCATING PAWL ENGAGING A RATCHET WHEEL ROTATABLE WITH THE CAMS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A MASKING DEVICE, TRIP MEANS ACTUATED BY ONE OF THE CONTROL CAMS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING SAID MASKING DEVICE INTO A POSITION IN WHICH IT HOLDS THE PAWL FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEEL, AND MEANS ON THE MASKING DEVICE ENGAGED BY THE PAWL TO PERMIT THE PAWL TO MOVE THE MASKING DEVICE OUT OF ITS MASKING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN A TIMING MECHANISM HAVING CONTROL CAMS MOUNTED FOR STEP-BY-STEP ADVANCEMENT BY MEANS OF A RECIPROCATING PAWL ENGAGING A RATCHET WHEEL ROTATABLE WITH THE CAMS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A MASKING DEVICE, TRIP MEANS ACTUATED BY ONE OF THE CONTROL CAMS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING SAID MASKING DEVICE INTO A POSITION IN WHICH IT HOLDS THE PAWL FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHEEL, AND MEANS ON THE MASKING DEVICE ENGAGED BY THE PAWL TO PERMIT THE PAWL TO MOVE THE MASKING DEVICE OUT OF ITS MASKING POSITION.
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |